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SpartanNash Welcomes Adrienne Chance as VP, Communications

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SpartanNash has appointed Adrienne Chance as Vice President of Communications, a role in which she will enhance the company’s internal and external communications. Reporting to CEO Tony Sarsam, she brings experience from previous roles at Borden Dairy and Topgolf, emphasizing brand building and associate engagement. Chance's appointment marks the sixth new executive since Sarsam took leadership last September, as the company strengthens its management team. SpartanNash is a Fortune 400 company operating 154 supermarkets and serving military commissaries globally.

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the Company has appointed Adrienne Chance as Vice President, Communications. Chance will lead the vision, strategy and implementation of SpartanNash’s approach to purpose-driven internal and external communications, reporting to President and CEO Tony Sarsam. Additionally, she will oversee government and corporate affairs responsibilities and serve as Executive Director of the SpartanNash Foundation.

“Communication plays a critical role in supporting SpartanNash customers, associates and other key stakeholders,” Sarsam said. “Adrienne Chance brings valuable experience leading communications for B2B and B2C high-volume, multi-unit operations across the consumer-packaged goods and food and beverage industries. What’s more, she has extensive experience in fostering culture, driving associate engagement, brand building and leading teams through change. We are delighted to welcome her to the SpartanNash family.”

Prior to joining SpartanNash, Chance served as Senior Director of Corporate Communications for Dallas-based Borden Dairy Company. She also established the communications department and served as Director of Corporate Communications for Topgolf Entertainment Group, which earned her recognition as a 2017 Top Woman in PR by PR News.

Chance is the sixth new executive hire to join SpartanNash since the Company appointed Sarsam as President and CEO last September. Previously announced new hires include Chief Financial Officer Jason Monaco, Chief Strategy Officer Masiar Tayebi, Chief Supply Chain Officer David Petko, Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety Greg Molloy, and Vice President of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion Shaquanda Gordon.

About SpartanNash

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a Fortune 400 company whose core businesses include distributing grocery products to a diverse group of independent and chain retailers, its corporate-owned retail stores and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges; as well as operating a premier fresh produce distribution network. SpartanNash serves customer locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Djibouti. SpartanNash currently operates 154 supermarkets, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, VG’s Grocery and Dan’s Supermarket. Through its MDV military division, SpartanNash is a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries.

FAQ

Who is the new Vice President of Communications at SpartanNash?

Adrienne Chance has been appointed as the new Vice President of Communications at SpartanNash.

What is Adrienne Chance's background before joining SpartanNash?

Before joining SpartanNash, Adrienne Chance served as Senior Director of Corporate Communications for Borden Dairy and Director of Corporate Communications for Topgolf.

How many new executives has SpartanNash appointed since Tony Sarsam became CEO?

SpartanNash has appointed six new executives since Tony Sarsam became CEO in September.

What role does Adrienne Chance have in SpartanNash?

Adrienne Chance will lead the vision and strategy for SpartanNash's communications and oversee government and corporate affairs.

What is SpartanNash's core business?

SpartanNash distributes grocery products to independent and chain retailers, corporate-owned retail stores, and U.S. military commissaries.

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