Lakewood, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. has appointed Richard Hallé s chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé has served as a member of Natural Grocers’ board of directors and audit committee since 2012 and will succeed Todd Dissinger, who will retire on Dec. 31, 2024.
“I am thrilled to welcome Rich to the Natural Grocers executive team as chief financial officer,” says Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers’ chairman and co-president. “Rich’s deep, strategic knowledge of our company from his many years of service on the board and strong background as a seasoned finance executive make him the ideal fit as we continue to execute to our founding principles.”
Hallé previously served as a managing director of Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group from March 2023 to October 2024.
Hallé will oversee Natural Grocers’ finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, project management office, internal audit, accounts payable, tax, and payroll and benefits. He will commence his interim employment with the company on Nov. 4, 2024, in advance of his appointment, to facilitate an orderly transition in the chief financial officer role. Hallé has resigned from Natural Grocers’ board of directors, audit committee and compensation committee.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. Founded in 1955, the company has 169 stores in 21 states.
For more information, visit www.NaturalGrocers.com.
SOURCE: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.