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BUSINESS: Fry's Names Monica Garnes as President

The Industry dot Biz: Monica Garnes, Frys Garnes President of Fry's Division

Ms. Garnes launched her career with Kroger in 1995 when she joined the management training program in the Columbus division. She held a variety of leadership roles in her 23-year career with the company, including human coordinator, produce buyer, store manager, affairs manager, and district manager before advancing to produce-floral merchandiser in the division. Ms. Garnes was promoted to vice president of merchandising for the Fry's division in 2013, and named to her current role in 2015.

“Monica is a recognized leader in our business and across the industry,” said Mr. Donnelly. “She combines a willingness to embrace fresh ideas with a keen business savvy that yields results. As the company's first African-American division president, we are excited to have Monica drive and change in our company through her expertise and , and we are eager for her to bring her passion for people and results to Fry's.”

Ms. Garnes was twice-named one of the Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer magazine and has been recognized as one of the “Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” by Fortune and Food & Wine magazines. Ms. Garnes has supported the community as a member of the United Way's Women of Tocqueville and Herbert R. Brown Society. She currently serves on the United Way of Greater Cincinnati , Mount St. Joseph University Board of Trustees, and Lucky's Board of Trustees.

Fry's is headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona. The company operates 123 stores and employs more than 22, associates.

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