LAKEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by
Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) today announced the appointment
of Todd Dissinger as Chief Financial
Officer (CFO), effective January 1,
2018. Mr. Dissinger will assume the CFO role from
Sandra Buffa, who, as previously
announced, will retire effective December
31, 2017.
Mr. Dissinger brings to his new role more than 30 years of
finance and capital markets experience, an extensive background in
financial planning and strategy and a deep knowledge of the retail
industry. He has served as Vice President, Treasurer of
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., Natural Grocers'
operating subsidiary, since August 2015. From 1997 to
August 2015, Mr. Dissinger served as
Senior Vice President – Treasurer, Risk Management and Credit at
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., a department store chain. In that
position, his responsibilities included managing Bon-Ton's capital
structure strategies, credit arrangements, treasury operations,
financial forecasting and risk management. Prior to 1997, Mr.
Dissinger had an extensive career in banking, including serving as
Vice President – Senior Relationship Manager with PNC Bank.
Mr. Dissinger holds BS and MBA degrees from Widener University.
"Todd's extensive public company finance experience, along with
his understanding of Natural Grocers and strong background in the
retail sector, are an ideal fit for Natural Grocers as the company
continues to grow," said Kemper
Isely, Natural Grocers' Chairman and Co-President. "He
brings a rigorous and proactive approach to the CFO role, combined
with strong management and strategic skills."
Mr. Isely continued: "I want to thank Sandra Buffa for the excellent job she has done
as Natural Grocers' CFO since joining the company in 2008.
Her dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts have been a
key element of Natural Grocers' successful growth strategy."
Mr. Dissinger will report directly to Mr. Isely and will oversee
Natural Grocers' finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning
and analysis, investor relations, project management office,
internal audit and tax functions.
About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is a
rapidly expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic
groceries and dietary supplements whose products must meet strict
quality guidelines. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers
may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or
sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The
Company sells only USDA certified organic produce and exclusively
pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products. Natural Grocers'
flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices
in a shopper-friendly retail environment. The Company also provides
extensive free science-based nutrition education programs to help
customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company,
founded in 1955, has 141 stores in 19 states.
Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store
locations. Follow Natural Grocers on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/NaturalGrocers. Follow Natural Grocers on Twitter
at www.Twitter.com/NaturalGrocers.
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