<p><strong>West Des Moines, IA</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Hy-Vee, Inc. is announcing a new Chairman and CEO. Hy-Vee's Board of Directors has elected Randy Edeker, 49, to succeed Ric Jurgens. Mr. Jurgens will retire on June 1st with an amazing 43-year career with the Iowa-based supermarket chain, under his belt. Mr. Edeker most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer, according to a recent press release. He will now hold the offices of Chairman, CEO and President of Hy-Vee, Inc.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Randy Edeker, states, "I have been truly blessed to be allowed to assume this role, leading the most incredible group of dedicated, hard-working people." He continues, "I am both honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of Hy-Vee's great leaders, including the man who has caringly mentored me for the past eight years, Ric Jurgens. We will remain diligent in upholding the core values our founders set forth for us and delivering great service, great value and a helpful smile."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Mr. Edeker, brings thirty years with Hy-Vee, to his new roles. He is a prominent figure in industry circles, having served on several national boards and advisory councils and as co-chair of the Associate Member Board for the Food Marketing Institute. Since 1930, Mr. Edeker remains only the fourth company officer to hold those titles with Hy-Vee. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
