Buehler’s Fresh Foods promotes Mike Davidson as their new President/CEO

Buehler’s Fresh Foods promotes Mike Davidson as their new President/CEO

WOOSTER, OH (November 16, 2021) – Buehler’s Fresh Foods announced today that Mike Davidson has been promoted to president and CEO of the Ohio based supermarket chain effective 1/2/22. He will take over from Dan Shanahan who announced his retirement in early November.

“On behalf of our board of directors and ESOP trustee, we couldn’t be more proud in naming Mike as president/CEO. Mike has been with us for six years as EVP of store operations and more recently as EVP of sales and marketing.  He’s had a significant impact on the success of our company and our culture. We are confident that he has the leadership skills to take Buehler’s to the next level “said Shanahan.

Said Davidson, “I would like to thank Dan and our Board of Directors for the confidence they have placed in me. Since our management led buyout in 2017 a solid foundation has been established at Buehler’s Fresh Foods and I look forward to building on that. Being an ESOP allows all of our employees to think and act like owners.  I am honored to be leading the team.”

Previous to joining Buehler’s, Davidson was with Price Chopper supermarkets in Schenectady NY, as senior vice president of store operations. Prior to Price Chopper Mike worked with Ahold companies Finast and Tops Markets. While at Tops, Mike was regional VP of operations and VP of operations and merchandising.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, a master’s degree in business and attended the Cornell University food executive program. Mike is currently the chairman of the Ohio Grocers Association, past board member with the Muscular Dystrophy assoc., current board member of the Wooster Christian School and is a member of Rotary. Mike and his wife Joanna reside in Wooster; have three children and 10 grandchildren living throughout the United States.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a  management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 7 liquor agencies, outside   catering, coffee shops and a Food Truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified™ by Great Place to Work. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.  For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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Buehler’s Fresh Foods raises record funds to support heart and brain health through the American Heart Association

 

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raises record funds to support heart and brain health through the American Heart Association

CANTON, OH November 9, 2021 — For the third year in a row, Buehler’s Fresh Foods joined the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. From September 17th through October 17th, Buehler’s participated in the AHA’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why We Give™. At the register, the company asked customers to donate $1, $3, or $5, raising a record $55,043.

“Heart disease and stroke affects so many of our loved ones,” said Dan Shanahan, CEO of Buehler’s. “The American Heart Association truly makes a difference in the lives of those right here in Stark and Wayne counties, and we are honored to help bring their mission, to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, to life. This donation wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our customers, and for that, we are so grateful.”

Buehler’s donation supports both the 2021 Wayne Heart Walk and 2021 Stark Heart Walk campaigns. The dollars raised through both campaigns is used to improve the health of Stark and Wayne County residents. Currently, more than 25% of Stark and Wayne County residents suffer from hypertension, another 38% has high cholesterol, and 36% of the population is obese. In addition, 37% of Stark and Wayne County residents have limited access to healthy food, and 36% of high school students are users of tobacco products (including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes).

“These numbers are staggering,” said Tracy Behnke, Executive Director of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Heart Association. “But, the community, through the American Heart Association, is fighting back. In the last year, locally, the American Heart Association taught infant CPR to our Amish population, provided blood pressure monitors and best practices for community loaner programs, and equipped our schools with CPR training materials and curriculum for student training to meet state requirements. All of that was possible because of donations like those through the Life is Why campaign.”

Donations through the Life is Why campaign – no matter the amount – also allows the Association to:
• Fund research that can improve the health outcomes of heart and stroke patients;
• Train more than 2.5 million high school students in CPR annually;
• Support the work of local entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities.

In addition to contributing to save lives through Buehler’s, donations can also be made directly to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive. To learn more about the Life Is Why We Give™ campaign and other participating companies, please visit www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive.

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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a leading force for a world of longer, healthier lives. With nearly a century of lifesaving work, the Dallas-based association is dedicated to ensuring equitable health for all. We are a trustworthy source empowering people to improve their heart health, brain health and well-being. We collaborate with numerous organizations and millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, advocate for stronger public health policies and share lifesaving resources and information. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

About Buehler’s
Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 7 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a Food Truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified™ by Great Place to Work.

For Media Inquiries:
Jessica Smylie, Communication’s Director, American Heart Association
717-891-9122, Jessica.Smylie@heart.org

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BUEHLER’S CEO SHANAHAN INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME – ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

BUEHLER’S CEO SHANAHAN INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME – ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

WOOSTER, Ohio (November 2, 2021) – On Friday, October 29th, the Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) presented its prestigious Hall Of Fame award to Dan Shanahan, president and chief executive officer of Buehler’s Fresh Foods. During the ceremony, Shanahan took the occasion to announce his retirement effective on Dec. 31. He will continue in his role as board chairman and will be announcing a successor to the CEO position shortly.

Shanahan has led the Ohio-based Buehler’s chain since 2011, participating in a management buy-out and forming an ESOP in 2017. He began his career as a single store operator for a family-run Tops in Buffalo, NY before moving on as a Vice President in the Tops chain. He was a key person behind the food retail expansion into Asia opening the first Ahold Supermarket in Asia in 1996 and serving as Country Manager for Ahold joint ventures in Singapore and Malaysia. Returning from Asia he partnered with the Nanula family and BRS & Co. to buy the Buffalo-based Wilson Farms/Sugar Creek convenience store chain. The group sold the chain to 7-Eleven in 2011.

Dan earned an MBA from Canisius’ Richard J. Wehle School of business, receiving the Prentice Hall outstanding student award, finishing first in his class and being inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He has served on the Board of the New York Association of Convenience Stores, the Ohio Grocers Association, the National Grocers Association and the Wooster, Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

The OGA Hall Of Fame is comprised of individuals who have dedicated their lives and years of service to Ohio’s food industry. Inductees to the Hall Of Fame are nominated by fellow OGA members and approved by a nominating committee. Dan has been recognized for his tireless work not only within the food industry but also in the communities served by Buehler’s Fresh Foods. “The Hall Of Fame award is the summit of personal achievement for our industry leaders,” said Kristin Mullins, President/CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. “It recognizes those individuals who constantly represent the best of the industry – in their personal and professional lives. These are people not only dedicated to their craft, but also to others, and Dan is a perfect example of that service and commitment. We are honored to induct Dan Shanahan to the Ohio Grocers Hall Of Fame.”

The Ohio Grocers Hall Of Fame was started in 2000 to honor industry leaders. To date, there are 40 inductees. In addition to receiving the crystal award at the presentation, Dan also received a Proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives, and special recognition on the Ohio Grocers Association website.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 7 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a Food Truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified™ by Great Place to Work.

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