<p style="text-indent:0px; line-height:12px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cincinnati, OH-</span><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">By Jordan Okumura<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">02.06.13</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>The Kroger Co. has promoted Jeff Burt to President of the company's Central division. The 50 year old industry veteran has been Group Vice President of Perishables Merchandising and Procurement since 2010. In assuming his new role he succeeds Bob Moeder, who recently announced his plans to retire. Kroger's Central Division operates 136 food stores primarily in Indiana and Illinois.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"In his 27-year career with Kroger, Jeff has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of our business," said Rodney McMullen, president and chief operating officer of Kroger. "His enthusiasm, keen sense of the customer, and experience in merchandising and operations will be tremendous assets to the Central Division team."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">In 1986, Mr. Burt began his career with Kroger as a management trainee. Since that time he has held a range of leadership positions with Kroger in Cincinnati, Florida, Indianapolis and Seattle, including Store Manager, Produce Merchandiser and Vice President of Merchandising and Operations. Mr. Burt was named Corporate Vice President of Deli/Bakery Merchandising and Procurement, before being promoted to his most recent role in 2010.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Congrats, Mr. Burt, on your recent promotion!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.kroger.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_new"> Kroger </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
