Stater Bros. appoints SVP retail operations

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. has promoted its senior regional VP.

The Southern California-based supermarket chain said that Dan Meyer, a 41-year company veteran, has been promoted to the newly created role of SVP retail operations. In this capacity, Meyer will be responsible for the retail operations of all 167 Stater Bros. stores, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Training Center. Meyer will report to George Frahm, EVP retail operations and administration.

"Dan is a well-respected and valuable member of our senior management team," Stater Bros. board chairman and CEO Jack Brown said. "This promotion is a result of his leadership skills and the contributions that he has made towards the success of the company's retail operations department."