NGA Honors Hugo’s Leon Merck

Leon Merck, chief business development officer for Hugo’s Family Marketplace, was honored with the 2016 Spirit of America Award from the National Grocers Association. The award honors distinguished individuals for their active involvement and participation in community service and public affairs.

“Leon is a very deserving recipient of this award.” said Hugo’s President/CEO, Kristi Magnuson Nelson. “He embodies the overall objective of the award and is a valuable member of the Hugo’s team.”

In other Hugo’s news, Magnuson Nelson was appointed as chair of the board of directors for the North Dakota Grocers Association. She also serves on the Minnesota Grocers Association board and on the NGA board.

Hugo’s Family Marketplace is headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D., and operates 10 supermarkets in North Dakota and Minnesota.