
is proudly celebrating 81 years of serving Southern California Families. Markets has grown to become the largest privately-owned supermarket chain in Southern California as well as largest private employer in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. This much larger Distribution Center consolidated the company’s operations under one roof and further strengthened Stater Bros.’ operating efficiencies and ability to compete in the highly competitive Southern California Supermarket Industry. moved to a new 2.3 million square foot Corporate Office and Distribution Center campus on 200 acres in San Bernardino, California. Today, the company has 169 supermarket locations, approximately 18,000 employees and annual sales of $4 billion.
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The company was first listed on the Fortune 500 in 2005 and has been rated as the “best place to shop for groceries” among Full Service Supermarket Chains in Southern California according to a Leading National Consumer Magazine. Markets has continued to grow and add additional stores throughout Southern California.

Davis with a $600 down payment and opened for business on August 17, 1936. In the midst of the Great Depression, Stater Bros. The Stater brothers purchased the original Stater Bros. Tracing its beginnings back to a small grocery store in Yucaipa, twin brothers and World War II veterans Cleo and Leo Stater purchased the original Stater Bros. traces its beginnings back to a small grocery store on West Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, California.

Charities have contributed more than $80 million in food and funds to local Southern California communities. The Company currently operates 170 supermarkets, and there are approximately 17,000 members of the Stater Bros. Markets was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa, California, and has grown steadily through the years to become the largest privately-owned supermarket chain in Southern California. The Stater brothers purchased the original Stater Bros. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). traces its beginnings back to a small grocery store on West Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, California. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from the University of Redlands and is also a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) Food Industry Management Program. In 2019, he advanced to Group Senior Vice President – Retail Operations, his most recent position. In 2009, Thomas was promoted to the position of Regional Vice President – Retail Operations, and in 2018 was promoted to the role of Senior Vice President – Retail Operations. He steadily progressed through a range of retail store and supervision roles, holding the positions of Store Manager, Retail Grocery Supervisor and Retail District Manager. in 1981 as Courtesy Clerk at the Company’s Riverside location on Magnolia Ave. Thomas brings more than 39 years of retail grocery experience to his new role. “This promotion recognizes his outstanding leadership skills and dedication to providing our customers with the best shopping experience in Southern California,” Van Helden added. culture, salaries, benefits, work-life balance, management, job security, and more. “Keith is a valuable member of our Executive Management Team,” said Stater Bros. employees about working as a Meat Carver at Stater Bros Markets Inc. 17, 1936 By 1937, the brothers acquired a second store on Olive Street in Redlands, followed by markets in Colton.

Thomas will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Executive Management Team which evaluates and sets key strategies for the Company. Market, located on West Yucaipa Boulevard, opened Aug. He will also reinforce Stater Bros.’ commitment to providing its valued customers with a best-in-class shopping experience through stellar in-store customer service. President, Greg McNiff and will be responsible for overseeing the retail operations of all stores across the Company. In this role, Thomas will report directly to Stater Bros.
