Weis Markets announced the promotion of Nick Cicco to vice president of pharmacy. Prior to his promotion, he held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations.
In his new position, Cicco is responsible for pharmacy strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of Weis Markets’ 127 pharmacies. He is also responsible for managing the company’s team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle.
Cicco joined Weis Markets as a pharmacist in 2011. He subsequently advanced through positions of increased leadership responsibility including pharmacy manager, pharmacy supervisor, manager of pharmacy central services and Rx services support and director of pharmacy operations.
Cicco is a graduate of Wilkes University where he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D).
FMI—The Food Industry Association recently announced the promotions of several key team staff members to elevated roles within the organization, furthering FMI’s commitment to serving the food industry.
Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, has been promoted to vice president of health and well-being for her dedication and expertise in advancing initiatives that help connect the science of food and nutrition to overall health. Register has been especially instrumental in FMI’s participation in the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, developing industry commitments and measuring progress toward those goals. Register has also supported an evidence-based regulatory agenda, participating in and contributing to a robust slate of agency comments. She is a champion for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the food industry and engages in advocacy to uplift the grocery store as a destination for health and well-being.
Diane Gill has been appointed to controller and vice president of financial operations. In her role, Gill will continue to spearhead financial strategies and operations with an added focus on leading the financial direction of FMI. Gill helps ensure the financial solvency of FMI and spearheads capital improvement projects that ensure systems are integrated, operate at high capacity and support FMI’s programs and services.
Steven Harris has been elevated to senior director of government relations and strategic initiatives. Harris’ deep understanding of policy and compliance issues, combined with his strategic vision, will further strengthen FMI’s relationships with government entities and drive impactful initiatives as he continues to advocate on behalf of the food industry.
Tom Cosgrove has been appointed director of industry relations. Cosgrove’s exceptional leadership and industry knowledge helps build strong relationships and community for food industry asset protection, technology, supply chain, risk and safety, and private brand professionals while advancing industry collaboration.
FMI president and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said, “Our members recognize that the strength of FMI lies in its dedicated and talented staff and the pool of exemplary professionals we’ve promoted assures that our leadership trajectory remains stalwartly focused on the broader mission of the food industry. We commend these outstanding individuals for the accomplishments that secured their promotions, and we look forward to supporting their new and inspiring contributions offered on behalf of the food industry.”
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has named Caroline Sar its manager of marketing and member engagement.
Sar joins the NGA communications team in the Washington, DC office. She brings experience as a project manager, operations analyst and digital marketing analyst. Her duties will include creating and coordinating marketing strategies across the association, managing NGA’s websites, and developing marketing pieces to communicate with NGA members.
“Caroline hit the ground running as she joined the team shortly before the NGA Show, where she proved to be a great asset,” said Laura Strange, NGA chief communications and engagement officer. “We are confident that her skills will bring value to our team and our members.”
A native of North Carolina, Sar is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a bachelor of arts degree in economics, with minors in sociology and communications.
Additionally, NGA has promoted Max Wengroff to senior manager of government relations. Wengroff will become a junior lobbyist on NGA’s government relations team and help support NGA members on payments, tax, labor, sustainability and other policy issues.
Wengroff joined NGA in May 2022 as executive assistant to the government relations, industry relations and communications teams, and has served as coordinator of GR and membership. He was previously promoted to manager of government relations and membership.
“Max has shown an eagerness to get the job done right and a willingness to learn and grow in every role he holds,” said Stephanie Johnson, NGA vice president of government relations