Sprouts Farmers Market appoints HR chief

Sprouts Farmers Market has appointed Nancy LaMons as chief human resources officer.



LaMons was most recently as chief people officer at the Fiesta Restaurant Group. Previously, LaMons held senior positions at J.C. Penney and PepsiCo. LaMons has a bachelor’s degree in finance, an MBA with an emphasis on human resources, labor and industrial relations, and an Ed.M. with an emphasis in organization and leadership development.



“We are thrilled to welcome Nancy to the Sprouts team and to our unique, values-driven culture,” said president and CEO Doug Sanders. “Nancy’s experience leading a diverse team member base will be extremely valuable to Sprouts as we continue to grow, and I have no doubt she’ll help us achieve our vision to employ the best people and deliver the best service in retail.”



Headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., Sprouts Farmers Market employs more than 15,000 people and operates more than 170 stores in nine states.