Niemann Foods, Inc.
Chris Smith has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology and business strategy consulting, with a specialization in the retail industry. Chris currently holds the position of Chief Information Officer at Niemann Foods, Inc. since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the owner of Red Nova Consulting, providing consulting services in IT and business strategy, particularly focused on retail. From 2016 to 2022, Chris was the Chief Information Officer (Vice President Information Technology) at HAC, Inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, and Cash Saver. Chris previously served as the Director of Information Technology at Reasor's from 2008 to 2016, and at United Supermarkets of Oklahoma, Inc. from 1987 to 2008.
Chris Smith attended Altus High School from 1986 to 1989. Following their high school education, they enrolled at Western Oklahoma State College from 1989 to 1991, where they pursued studies in Information Technology.
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Niemann Foods, Inc.
It was 1917 when Ferd Niemann, Sr. and Steve Niemann opened their first grocery store. It took a lot of hard work and progressive thinking, but they succeeded. By 1930, they were operating 10 corner grocery stores and a thriving wholesale business. In 1940 Niemann Foods, Inc. introduced the first full service supermarket to Quincy, Illinois. It is this same hard work and forward thinking that has guided two more generations through steady growth to become the largest independently owned supermarket chain in central Illinois. Today, more than 100 grocery, pet food, hardware, pharmacies and gas stations are part of the NFI family and continue to serve their respective communities with a commitment to taking care of their customers. We have more than 2,000 active NFI Associates that have ownership through an employee stock option purchase plan (ESOP). As associate owners there is a much stronger focus on selling fresh product, listening to and responding to customers needs and building lasting relationships with courteous service. A commitment that will continue to be the foundation for continued growth and success for future generations.