Poughkeepsie Resident Recognized for Excellence by Progressive Grocer for Her Work at Stop & Shop

Progressive Grocer, a leading retail food industry trade publication, has named Maura O’Brien, a Stop & Shop Human Resources Manager, as one of the 2016 Top Women in the grocery industry, which honors outstanding female leaders in the retailer and supplier community sectors.

In addition to Ms. O’Brien, the following Stop & Shop associates were among those recognized in the Rising Star and Store Manager categories:

Rising Stars

• Silvana Baxter of Deep River, CT (Asset Protection Associate)
• Christa Fortier of Naugatuk, CT (Human Resources Generalist)
• Paulette Harland of Iselin, NJ (Front End Specialist)
• Katelyn Montrony of Eastport, NY (Deli/Bakery Specialist)
• Julie Pinard of Shelton, CT (Human Resources Manager)
• Lindsey Shapiro of Hicksville, NY (Produce/Floral Specialist)

Store Managers

• Sue Kurta-Pavlovic of Wayne, NJ (Manager of Sparta, NJ store)
• Regina Sue Sweeney of Ridge, NY (Manager of Woodbury, NY store)
• Michelle Witcher of New Haven, CT (Manager of Stratford, CT store)

“Stop & Shop is very proud of the many accomplishments achieved by these dedicated associates who have gone above and beyond their positions within our company and have made many contributions within the communities they serve,” said Robert Spinella, Vice President of Human Resources, Stop & Shop NY Metro Division. “Congratulations to our honorees who serve as true role models for the future of their fellow colleagues,” continued Spinella.

Covering the retail food industry, Progressive Grocer’s core target audience includes top management and key decision makers from chain supermarkets, regional and local independent grocers, supercenters, wholesaler distributors, manufacturers and other supply chain training partners.