Mike Jackson (retailing)

Mike Jackson is the former President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Supervalu.[1][2]

Mike Jackson
Born1954
Oconto, WI, US
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Occupation(s)former President and COO of Supervalu

Early life and education

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Jackson was born in 1954 in Oconto, Wisconsin.[3]

As a teenager, he worked part-time at the A&P store in Oconto.[3]

While attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Jackson worked the midnight to 8 a.m. shift at the Red Owl store in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[3] In 1976, Jackson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Managerial Systems.[3]

Career

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Soon after graduating college, Jackson became a store manager for Red Owl.[3]

In 1979, Jackson became a retail counselor for the Green Bay division of Supervalu.[4]

In 1995, Jackson became president of the Northwest Region of Supervalu.[5]

In 1999, Jackson was named senior vice president of operations for Retail Food Companies at Supervalu.[5][6]

In 2001, Jackson was named executive vice president and president of Distribution Food Companies of Supervalu in 2001.[5][6]

In 2005, Jackson was named president and chief operating officer (COO) of Supervalu.[1][7] While serving as CEO, Jackson also served on the IGA board of directors and as chairman of the board of the National Grocer's Association.[6][8]

In 2007, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awarded Jackson the Distinguished Alumni award for his work with Supervalu.[9]

In 2009, Mike Jackson announced his retirement from Supervalu.[10][11]

In 2010, Jackson became the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Grocer's Association (NGA).[4]

In 2011, Jackson joined the board of directors for iControl Systems.[12] He will also serve senior advisor to iControl President and CEO Tal Zlotnitsky.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "SUPERVALU Board of Directors Elects Mike Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer". June 15, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. ^ Steven Gray (May 5, 2006). "Organic food goes mass market". Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "He bags top job in groceries". Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "NGA Taps Former Supervalu Exec Mike Jackson To Succeed Tom Zaucha as New Pres". Progressive Grocer. December 14, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Company Overview of New Albertson's, Inc". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c David Santen (October 2, 2006). "SuperValu President/CEO Headlines Food Industry Executive Forum". Portland State University. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  7. ^ "SUPERVALU Board of Directors Elects Mike Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer". Supervalu. June 15, 2005. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  8. ^ "House Committee Introduces Credit Card Fee Bill". Convenience Store News. March 9, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  9. ^ "Mike Jackson". Retrieved July 17, 2007.
  10. ^ "SUPERVALU Announces Retirement of Two Executives; Realigns Retail Operations". BusinessWire. July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Supervalu says President, COO Jackson to retire". Seattle Times. July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  12. ^ a b Mike Troy (May 6, 2011). "Former Supervalu exec joins supply chain board". Retailing Today. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  13. ^ "Former Supervalu President Mike Jackson Joins iControl USA as Board Member, Senior Advisor". Newswire Today. May 5, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2016.