Willis W. John
Profile
Mr. Willis was named Senior Vice President of Smart Foodservice Operations for Smart & Final Stores in September 2006, with responsibility for our Cash & Carry stores.
He joined us in July 1998 as President of our United Grocers Cash & Carry division, upon the completion of our acquisition of this division from United Grocers, Inc. During 2004, Mr. Willis was added to our executive committee.
From 1968 to 1998, prior to joining the Company, Mr. Willis was employed in various positions with United Grocers, Inc. From 1987 to 1998, Mr. Willis was the President of United Grocers Cash & Carry Foodservice division and from 1997 to 1998, he was the President of United Grocers, Inc.’s Creative Process, a full service print and design company.
Former positions of Willis W. John
| Companies | Position | End |
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Smart & Final, Inc.
 Smart & Final, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smart & Final, Inc. engages in wholesale grocery business. It supplies food, foodservice products, and culinary equipment through non-membership warehouse and wholesale stores. The firm offers dairy, meat, and baking products; grocery and dry food items; beverages; paper and packaging products; frozen food; kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies; and sundries. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Smart & Final, Inc.
Smart & Final, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smart & Final, Inc. engages in wholesale grocery business. It supplies food, foodservice products, and culinary equipment through non-membership warehouse and wholesale stores. The firm offers dairy, meat, and baking products; grocery and dry food items; beverages; paper and packaging products; frozen food; kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies; and sundries. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA. | Retail Trade |
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