Chris van Parys

Chris Van Parys is an experienced executive in the retail and supermarket industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Retail Services at Merchants Distributors, LLC since November 2023. Prior to this role, Chris held the position of President at W. Lee Flowers & Co from January 2021 to November 2023. Chris's extensive background includes significant leadership roles at Lowes Foods, where responsibilities included Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Senior Vice President of Sales & Merchandising, and Vice President of Merchandising, spanning from November 2012 to January 2021. Chris also served as Vice President of Perishable Operations at Farm Fresh Supermarkets and Vice President of Produce at SUPERVALU from January 1998 to September 2010, contributing to a robust career marked by a strong focus on sales, operations, and merchandising within the grocery sector.