Kathy Bailey
Consumer Affairs
Buehler’s Fresh Foods
1401 Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-804-1216
Email: kbailey@buehlers.com
Christina Melillo, Director of Center Store & Packaged Goods, has been promoted to Vice President of Merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods
Wooster, OH – November 2, 2023
Christina Melillo, Director of Center Store & Packaged Goods, has been promoted to Vice President of Merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods.
In her new role, Christina will work closely with Store Operations to ensure the consistent and effective implementation of operational programs and innovative concepts. She will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Buehler’s Merchandising.
Over her tenure, Christina has shown a strong dedication to Buehler’s Fresh Foods and has been influential in our Merchandising efforts. She began her Buehler’s career in 1989 at our Medina Forest Meadows location. In 1997, she entered the management training program where she had the opportunity to work at several locations. Christina was later promoted into the Office Merchandising team as a Non-Foods and Grocery Merchandiser in 2004. Then in 2019, Christina was promoted to her most recent role, Director of Center Store and Packaged Goods.
“Christina Melillo is and has been a key member of the Buehler’s Fresh Foods Leadership team for 34 years. Her work and efforts have contributed much to our ESOP. This promotion to Vice President of Merchandising is in recognition of her work and the manner in which she contributes to the team culture. We look forward to her continued contributions in her new role and I am honored to have Christina on our leadership team”, said Mike Davidson, Buehler’s Fresh Foods President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Buehler’s Fresh Foods
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, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be 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.