Redner’s Markets recently announced the promotion of Chris Morgan to director of meat operations. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of meat operations, including buying, merchandising, sales, profitability, and quality control.
Morgan brings more than 22 years of experience with Redner’s having served in various roles on the company’s buying team. His deep knowledge of the meat industry and commitment to quality will be instrumental in driving continued success in this department.
At the time same, Redner’s Markets congratulated Rick Merkel on his retirement after a 47-year career with the company. Merkel began his journey with Redner’s in 1976 as a meat cutter and progressed through various roles, including regional meat supervisor and, ultimately, director of meat operations.
In making the announcement, Redner’s said, “We extend our deepest gratitude to Rick for his decades of dedication, leadership, and service to Redner’s Markets and wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
Alison Nolan has been named as the next executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph’s University. She replaces Joe Bivona who will remain on board for a while to assist with a transition process.
Nolan has more than two decades of experience in marketing, sales, advancement and fundraising. For the past five years she has served as the senior director of events and sponsorships for the Academy of Food Marketing. She played a key role in the transformation of fundraising for the academy through the launch of the Future Food Industry Leaders Program, which led to substantial revenue growth. Her efforts solidified long-term partnerships with major food companies and enhanced opportunities for students and faculty alike.
Nolan’s career spans high-impact roles in higher education, non-profit leadership, and the corporate sector. She has held senior positions at Drexel University, where she spearheaded multi-million-dollar campaigns, and at Campbell Soup Company, where she managed strategic brand portfolios. Prior to Campbell’s, she worked in sales and marketing at Kellogg’s and Tropicana.
Nolan holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a BA in communications from Loyola University.
