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Joseph Sophia praised for navigating council through two-year pandemic
February 9, 2022
Andrew Kent, executive vice president of Glass Gardens Shop Rite, has been appointed chairman of the New Jersey Food Council. He will replace a certain Joseph Sofia.
“It is my intention to follow in the footsteps of Joe and continue to instill the values and principles that have been passed down from the 20 chairs before me over the last 53 years,” Kent said.
Sophia has chaired the organization through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“There has been no shortage of pressing issues and industry crises that the NJFC has failed to address,” said Sophia. “From providing a hybrid calendar of events, to supporting employment laws that provide our members with the remedies they need, to engaging in the work of key committees to set our focus and policy, the NJFC and its members , have continued to amaze me with their vision and perseverance.”
NJFC President and CEO Linda Doherty said: “Personally, having worked with Joe for the past two years, I have always admired his insight, calm demeanor, curiosity to understand policy, emotional intelligence, and ability to bring the board together in an unknown time. I appreciate his ability to do that.”
The 2022 NJFC Officers are:
- Andrew Kent, Glass Gardens ShopRite, chair
- Suzanne DelVecchio, QuickChek Corporation, Vice Chairman
- Mike Styer, Albertsons Companies, Secretary
- Mike Rothwell, Pennington Quality Market, Treasurer
- Mike Bias, Mission Foods, Associate Vice Chair
- Linda Doherty, President and CEO, New Jersey Food Council
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