Skip to navigation Site map WHO WE ARE Our Story In 1940 the grocery industry was a rough place for independent retailers. Strong competition from national chains, increased prices from wholesalers and low margins left many families and independently-owned businesses with boarded windows. Determined to succeed against the competition, 34 independent retailers and Donald P. Lloyd, the then president of the Utah Grocers Association, joined together to combine their buying power and open a warehouse, leading to the birth of AFS. Membership has since grown to more than 400 retailers in eight intermountain states. AFS continues to be committed to independent retailers by providing quality products, support, and exceptional service. Salt Lake City – Corporate Offices Our corporate office, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is home to a variety of wholesale and retail operations and support that lead to the success of our member retailers. Our team members are dedicated and passionate about their work and embody the fighting spirit of our founders. Services include human resources, retail technology and operations support, insurance service, marketing and design, advertising, accounting, market development, and procurement. See Current Opportunities in Our Salt Lake Office Distribution Center Our Distribution Center in Farr West, Utah, is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The Farr West Distribution Center provides groceries, non-foods goods, and other products to more than 400 retailers across eight states. We value our team members and offer competitive pay, multiple shift options, and various team member recognition programs as well as health benefits, paid time-off and sick time. Distribution Center team members are instrumental in the success of our retailers. See Current Opportunities at Our Distribution Center Associated Retail Operations (ARO) The Associated Retail Operations (ARO) team oversees operations at the six corporately-owned store banners. These team members work one-on-one with store teams to create a unique and genuine shopping experience for guests at each of our Lin’s, Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s, Fresh Market and select Ace Hardware stores. This team is made up of experts from every store department including produce, bakery, deli, meat, center store, frozen, customer service, floral and more. If you are interested in working at one of our corporately owned stores, click the store logo below to see current openings. Leadership Executive Team Bob Obray President & CEO Roger White Exec. Vice President of Sales and Wholesale Operations David Rice Exec. Vice President of Retail; Pres. of Assoc. Retail Operations (ARO) Tim Conner Sr. Vice President of Team Services Wade Judd Sr. Vice President & CIO Steve Miner Sr. Vice President of Business Development; Pres. of Market Development, Inc. Jason Sokol Vice President of Marketing Justin Atwater Sr. Vice President & General Counsel Travis Boman Sr. Vice President & CFO Lezlie Sanders Corporate Secretary Board of Directors The members of our current Board of Directors made up of independent retailers are: Chairman of the Board, Chip Atkinson — Atkinson’s Markets Vice Chairman of the Board, Tom Clark — Clark’s Markets Shari Badger — Lee’s Marketplace Jim Benedict — Benedict’s Market Robert Broulim — Broulim’s Fresh Foods Brent Foulger — Blair’s Supermarket Mike Holm — The Market at Park City Scott Hymas — Terrel’s Mark Jensen — Harmon’s Monte Peterson — Peterson’s Fresh Market Mark Ridley — Ridley’s Family Markets Mark Stewart — Stewart’s Marketplace Jason Pollard — Farmer’s Corner Market Associated Retail Operations Board The members of our current Associated Retail Operations Board are: Chairman of the Board, Brent Foulger — Blair’s Markets John Bole, CEO — Yoke’s Fresh Markets Dick Broulim — Broulim’s Fresh Foods John Alston — Brookshire Bros. Terry Hancock — Valley Market Scott Hymas — Terrel’s Tad Mancini — Mancini Sales and Marketing Jim Meyer, retired President and CEO — Spartan Foods Monte Peterson — Peterson’s Fresh Market Abel Porter President — Fairway Markets in New York City Terry Rogers — Davis Food and Drug Learn more about becoming a member. Become a Member Associated Food Stores was founded on the idea of local grocers banding together to help improve individual businesses and we continue with that philosophy today by sourcing local products when possible. 1850 West 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119 (801) 973-4400 info@afstores.com SEARCH Search ABOUT US Our Communities Connect With Us Who We Are Careers Blog COMPANY Become a Member Become a Vendor Store Access Employee Access Vendor Access Newsroom MY INFO CENTER AFS Corporate/Distribution Center ARO Dan’s Fresh Market Dick’s Fresh Market Fresh Market Macey’s Lin’s Fresh Market Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved.