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SpartanNash names new food distribution president

Walt Lentz takes leadership role

Walt Lentz, SpartanNash EVP and president, food distribution
Walt Lentz, SpartanNash EVP and president, food distribution

Walt Lentz has joined SpartanNash as executive vice president and president, food distribution. As such, he will have responsibility for SpartanNash’s $4 billion food distribution segment and the total company supply chain. Lentz most recently served as chief supply chain officer for Peapod. He previously held positions at Ahold Delhaize and the Kellogg Company.

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