McNiff to take over as CEO of Stater Bros. Markets

Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Greg McNiff Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of the company. Currently, McNiff serves as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), he will begin his new role later this month.

“I’ve worked with Greg for many years, and due to his industry knowledge and fit in Stater Bros.’s culture, I can’t think of a better leader for the company’s day-to-day operations into the future,” said Van Helden.

McNiff is a 44-year veteran of the supermarket industry who has spent 33 years of his grocery career in Southern California. He began in 1981 as a courtesy clerk at Albertsons, and while he was there, served in a variety of leadership roles encompassing a wide range of operational responsibilities, including integration, marketing and merchandising. In 2016, he advanced to division president of Albertson’s Portland Division. In 2019, McNiff joined Stater Bros. as its president, and in 2022, added the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) to his duties. As COO, McNiff has led the company’s marketing, retail and distribution functions on a path toward improved efficiency by enhancing their integration and emphasizing collaboration.

McNiff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California Coast University and is a graduate of the USC Food Industry Executive Program. He is a past president of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and currently serves on its Executive Board. In addition, McNiff was the 2019 recipient of The Illuminators Torch Award for his support of advancing education in the food industry and currently serves as president of the Food Industry Circle for City of Hope.