Cathy Avery

Cathy Avery is a seasoned professional in the grocery retail sector, currently serving as a Senior Merchandiser at Associated Supermarket Group since January 2016. Prior to this role, Cathy held multiple positions at Cactus Holdings/Western Beef Retail Inc. from January 1983 to May 2015, including Director of Purchasing and Buyer/Category Manager, where responsibilities encompassed partnership development, pricing negotiations, and team management. Cathy's extensive experience also includes roles in product management and accounting, having managed significant teams and operations. Cathy has received industry recognition, including appreciation awards from the New York Knights of the Grip and acknowledgment as one of the Honoring Key Women in Industry by GMR. Education was pursued at La Guardia Capitol Community College.