NACDS appoints new officers, members

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has elected new officers, one new executive committee member and three new board of directors members for the coming year during its annual meeting this weekend.



John Standley, chairman and CEO of Rite Aid, was elected as the new NACDS chairman of the board of directors. Standley succeeds Robert Narveson, president and CEO of Thrifty White Pharmacy. Additionally, Juan Ortiz, CEO Navarro Discount Pharmacies, was named vice chairman and Randall Edeker, chairman and CEO Hy-Vee, was elected treasurer.



“It is a pleasure to welcome John Standley as the new chairman of the NACDS Board of Directors,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE. “In his role as vice chairman of the board and chairman of the NACDS Political Action Committee, John has demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to the industry and to NACDS.”



The NACDS board also elected Randall Edeker as a new executive committee member. Three new board of directors also were elected: Carmen Bauza, SVP and general merchandise manager, health and wellness for Walmart; Daniel Salemi, RPh, president of pharmacy division for New Albertsons; and J.K. Symancyk, president of Meijer.