Nashville, Tenn. — J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc., owner and operator of a collection of restaurants which includes J. Alexander’s, Redlands Grill, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill and selected other restaurants, has promoted Mark A. Parkey to president and CEO, effective May 1, 2019. He will succeed Lonnie J. Stout II, who has been named to a newly created position, executive chairman of the board of directors. Additionally, the company has promoted Jessica L. Hagler to vice president and CFO, also effective May 1. Frank Martire will become lead independent director …
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New York City — Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world’s largest retail bookseller, has appointed Carlo Pochintesta as chief information officer. Pochintesta joins the company from Rag & Bone Holdings, LLC, where he also served as chief information officer. He will report to Allen Lindstrom, Barnes & Noble’s chief financial officer. “We are so pleased to welcome Carlo to Barnes & Noble, who brings with him decades of leadership in information technology at some of the country’s most respected retailers,” says Lindstrom. “His long and successful track record of innovation …
Deerfield Beach, Fla. — Former ALDI development executive Jeffrey Williams has been promoted to executive vice president of development and construction for Konover South, LLC. Having previously served as senior vice president of development, Williams now provides management and oversight for all of Konover South’s development and construction projects. Built on a legacy of family tradition spanning three generations, Konover South continues the successful track record of The Simon Konover Organization, an industry-leading real estate company since 1957. Konover South is a fully integrated acquisition, development and management company operating …
Bethesda, Md. — The National Association of Electrical Contractors (NECA) has appointed T. David Long as chief executive officer. He will officially join the NECA staff on April 1, 2019. “After a national search, the executive committee unanimously selected David Long to serve as CEO,” says Larry Beltramo, chair of the NECA search committee and vice president at large. “David’s experience as an electrical contractor, his current service as NECA president and his unending dedication to advancing our industry make him the ideal leader for NECA at this important moment …
Merrimack, N.H. — Connection (PC Connection, Inc.), a leading IT solutions provider to various industries including retail, has named Thomas C. Baker as its new senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Effective March 1, 2019, Baker reports to Timothy McGrath, president and CEO. Prior to joining Connection, Baker served as corporate vice president and chief financial officer for the new markets and service group at Applied Materials, Inc. since 2013. He previously served as vice president of finance for Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates from 2006 to 2013, and …
Irving, Texas — The Michaels Companies, Inc. has appointed seasoned retail executive Mark S. Cosby as interim CEO and board member, effective February 28, 2019. He succeeds Chuck Rubin, who has mutually agreed with the board to transition from CEO but continue as chairman of the board until April 1, 2019. The board has initiated a search to identify a permanent CEO.
Denver — Eric Grundmeier, a seasoned supply chain professional, has been named chief supply officer of REGO Restaurant Group, the fast-casual restaurant platform backed by High Bluff Capital Partners that includes Quiznos and Taco Del Mar. The news comes on the heels of the recent appointments of President and CEO Tim Casey and Chief Brand Officer Mark Lohmann.
Latham, N.Y. —DWM Construction & Renovation has promoted Hannah Bourque to project manager. She previously served as project coordinator, where she was responsible for organizing, estimating and overseeing large bids and jobs for DWM’s national clients. Bourque’s commitment to adhering to budgets and timelines made her the natural choice to fulfill the role of project manager for DWM’s fast-growing division.