Weis Names R. Gregory Zeh Jr. CIO

Weis Markets has appointed R. Gregory Zeh, Jr. its VP and CIO. In his new role, Zeh will provide strategic vision and leadership in the development and implementation of solutions that aim to provide business value, engaging customer experiences and effective management of technology risks. He will also oversee the company’s day-to-day information technology functions, working in support of marketing and merchandising, supply chain, and in-store management retail applications. Zeh will report to Weis COO Kurt Schertle.

Over the course of his 25-year career, Zeh has worked in increasingly senior information technology and finance positions in the food retail and service industries, including VP and CIO at Schenectady, N.Y.-based Price Chopper Supermarkets. Before joining Weis, he was CFO for Scotia, N.Y.-based Mazzone Management Group Ltd.

A graduate of The State University of New York at Albany, Zeh is actively involved in community service as a volunteer firefighter.

Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets operates 190 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia.