Weis names David Hepfinger to serve as CEO

SUNBURY, Pa. Weis Markets on Monday named David Hepfinger, 50, to the additional post of CEO, succeeding Norman Rich, who is retiring.

“This has been a carefully planned succession,” said Jonathan Weis, Weis Markets’ vice chairman. “Since joining our company in February, Dave has had an enormous impact on our company. He is a highly respected executive with broad-based operational experience and he excels at developing and managing a growing and diverse organization in a fast-moving retail environment. In the coming years, he will oversee the development and execution of our strategic growth and go-to-market initiatives.”

Hepfinger, now president and CEO, was Weis’ president and COO prior to the announcement. 

He will report to Weis Markets’ chairman Robert Weis and vice chairman Jonathan Weis.

Prior to joining Weis Markets, Hepfinger was senior vice president of retailing and administration at Price Chopper, a 116-store supermarket chain based in Rotterdam, N.Y.