Kroger Announces Appointment Of New President Of Smith's Division

Kroger Co. announced the promotion of Kenny Kimball from vice president of operations to president in the retailer’s Smith’s division effective. Effective April 30, 2016, Kimball will succeed Jay Cummins whose retirement was announced in February 2016. Kimball joined the company as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division in 1984. He rose through the ranks, occupying various management positions with increasing responsibility.