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Executive Builds on
Leadership Role
Named CEO of locally-
owned New Seasons Market
Lisa Sedlar has been pro- knowledgeable staff members
moted to Chief Executive Of- whose dedication to taking care
ficer of New Seasons Market, of our customers and each
the locally owned and oper- other is inspiring. We are for-
ated grocery store chain with tunate to live in a place where
deep roots in the community, people care about how and
Sedlar joined New Seasons where our food is grown. To-
as president of the company in gether with our local farmers,
2005 and has since led daily fishers and ranchers, we are
operations and been instru- strengthening our regional food
mental in the develop
ment of new stores and
programs.
“Lisa has done a fan
tastic job in her role as
president and her pro
motion to CEO is an
official
acknow
ledgement of the lead
ership role she already
plays in the company
and the community,”
said Brian Rohter, New
Seasons chairman of
the board.
Sedlar is a formally
trained chef and has
worked in retail food
markets for more than
20 years, starting as a
grocery clerk and
working as a depart
ment manager, store
chef, director of pur
chasing and vice presi
dent of sales and mar
keting.
_____ _
She joined New Sea- Lisa Sedlar has been Promoted to
sons Market as Presi- Chief^ t i v e Officer for the locally-
dent in 2005 and since
N&W SeaS°nS Market
then has led daily operations
and been instrumental in the
development ofnew stores and
programs.
Sedlar is deeply involved in
the local community, serving
on the boards of the Oregon
Food Bank, the Sustainable
Business Network of Portland
and the Portland Public Mar-
ket. She also serves on the
business advisory committee
of the Food Alliance and is a
member of the Oregon
Women’s Forum.
“This is truly a labor of love
for me, said Sedlar. “I am
happy and honored to work
with the friendliest and most
economy for generations to
come.”
Rohter, the com pany’s
former CEO, retired from his
board position in January,
. “He and our founders helped
create a sustainable company
that is a model for other busi-
nesses. I am thankful for the
opportunity to have worked so
closely with Brian and look
forward to building on his vi-
sion for creating a progressive
workplace and supporting our
local community.” said Sedlar.
Founded by three Portland
families, New Seasons Mar-
ket has 10 locations across the
Portland-metro area.
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10 financial resolutions for the New Year
Each year, millions o f us make resolutions to change
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Year s resolutions. This year, how about making a
pledge to improve your finances?
According to the personal financial planning ex
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aspect to improving your financial position is to have
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you should save is approximately 10 percent; Ameri
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The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better.
If your employer offers 401 (k) matching, be sure to take
1. Create a budget
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statements, and receipts for the last year. Don’t forget than 50 years old, the maximum contribution is $22,000.
that little things add up, so track what you spend in
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