Coborn's Names Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising

Coborn’s Inc. has named Tom Williams as its director of produce and floral merchandising.

In his new role, Williams will develop and lead the implementation of produce and floral merchandising strategies for the company’s Coborn’s, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods and CobornsDelivers retail banners. He'll report to VP of Fresh Merchandising Emily Coborn.

Williams most recently served as manager of corporate retail produce and floral at SpartanNash. Prior to that, he held positions with Supervalu , Cub Foods, H. Brooks and Company, Upper Lakes Foods and Brookshire Grocery Co.

He currently serves on the retail/foodservice board of directors for United Fresh and is an appointee for the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee.

St. Cloud, Minn.-based Coborn’s operates 54 stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.