Kip Faulhaber

Kip Faulhaber has extensive experience in the grocery and retail sectors, currently serving as President of Laurel Retail and Senior VP of Marketing and Merchandising at Laurel Grocery Company since January 2013. In this role, Kip oversees all aspects of merchandising, including procurement, inventory management, pricing, and the development of strategies to enhance sales and profitability for a network of 280 IGA and independent stores across nine states. Previous positions include Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Laurel Grocery, where responsibilities encompassed marketing, gross profit, and vendor relations, and Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Advertising at BI-LO, LLC, focusing on competitive strategies for 217 supermarkets. Kip's earlier career includes roles at Minyard Food Stores, C&S Wholesale Grocers, and Kmart, showcasing a robust background in grocery merchandising and management. Kip holds a degree in Accounting from Penn State University.