* Chairman of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
* Born: February 6, 1934
* Education: Cornell University (BS, 1955)
* Family: Wife, Colleen Wegman; children, Nicole Wegman, Colleen Wegman, John Wegman, Jr., Mary Ellen Wegman
John A. Wegmans is the chairman of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., a family-owned grocery store chain based in Rochester, New York. Wegmans is known for its high-quality products, excellent customer service, and innovative store design.
John Wegmans was born in 1934 in Rochester, New York. He is the son of Walter and Doris Wegman, who founded Wegmans Food Markets in 1916. John Wegmans graduated from Cornell University in 1955 with a degree in food distribution. He joined Wegmans Food Markets full-time in 1956.
During his early years at Wegmans, John Wegmans held various positions in the company, including buyer, store manager, and district manager. In 1968, he was named president of Wegmans Food Markets. Under his leadership, Wegmans grew from a regional grocery chain to a national powerhouse.
Today, Wegmans Food Markets is one of the most successful grocery store chains in the United States. The company has over 100 stores in seven states, and it employs over 50,000 people. Wegmans is known for its customer-centric approach to business, which includes offering high-quality products, excellent customer service, and innovative store design.
John Wegmans is widely respected in the grocery industry. He was named Grocer of the Year by Progressive Grocer magazine in 1995, and he was inducted into the Food Marketing Institute's Hall of Fame in 2001. John Wegmans is also active in his community, and he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations.
John Wegmans is a successful businessman and a respected community leader. He is a credit to the grocery industry, and he is an inspiration to all who know him.