FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PCC announces new chief executive officer
Grocery veteran to lead natural foods co-op
Seattle, WA (August 9, 2001) — PCC Natural Markets is pleased to announce Tracy Wolpert as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
The PCC Board of Trustees announced the decision, saying that trustees have been very happy with the direction and leadership provided by Wolpert since he joined PCC in February 2000 as the Chief Operating Officer.
Wolpert has an extensive management background in the grocery industry and has guided PCC to sharply increased sales and profitability this year over last. He held many positions in operations, merchandising, and procurement at Von's in California and was Vice President and General Manager for Big Bear Supermarkets in Ohio.
PCC Natural Markets is a seven-store chain of consumer-owned natural food grocery stores in Seattle, Kirkland and Issaquah. PCC currently is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a grocery cooperative.