Weis Markets names new president

SUNBURY, Pa. Weis Markets today said it had named David Hepfinger as president and coo. Prior to joining Weis Markets, Hepfinger was senior vp of retailing and administration at Price Chopper, a 116 store supermarket company based in Rotterdam, N.Y.

Hepfinger will report to Weis Markets chairman Robert Weis, vice chairman Jonathan Weis and Norman Rich who will continue as ceo.

Hepfinger will be responsible for the company's day-to-day store operations, perishable and center store marketing, merchandising and procurement, pharmacy, distribution, human resources and store support services.

Prior to joining Weis Markets, Hepfinger oversaw Price Chopper's warehouse, distribution, procurement and store operations. During his 32 year career with Price Chopper, he worked as vp of merchandising, vp of retailing operations and regional vp. Earlier in his career, he worked as a district manager and store manager.