Friday August 13, 2010

FMI Names Industry Relations VP

Arlington, VA — Rhett Asher has been named the Food Marketing Institute’s Grocery Manufacturers Association Trading Partner Alliance vice-president of industry relations, charged with improving the capabilities and services of industry relations.

In his new role at the trade organization, he will also oversee risk management and loss prevention programs, as well as technology, marketing and merchandising.

He previously served as vice-president of loss prevention for the National Retail Federation and has held management positions at Ross Stores, Inc.; Modell’s Sporting Goods; and Cort Furniture Rental.