Hannaford Supermarkets names Mike Capsalis as Store Manager of the Year

For Immediate Release                                                                                
April 3, 2023

 

Hannaford Supermarkets names Mike Capsalis as Store Manager of the Year

 

Concord, NH store manager selected from 185 Hannaford locations across New England and New York

 

CONCORD, New Hampshire – Hannaford Supermarkets today announced Mike Capsalis as Store Manager of the Year. Capsalis, who is manager of the Hannaford on Fort Eddy Road in Concord, New Hampshire, was selected as overall Store Manager of the Year from 185 Hannaford locations across New England and New York.

 

Capsalis has served as a Hannaford associate for more than three decades, including 18 years as a store manager, leading with an emphasis on creating and maintaining a friendly work environment and staying involved in the community. Prior to becoming a store manager, Capsalis held positions at multiple stores, including overnight stock crew manager and assistant manager.

 

In receiving the award, Capsalis was noted for his outstanding leadership skills, consistent support and engagement of associates, and deep commitment to the community, as well as for his innovative thinking to improve store operations and continued dedication to creating the best possible experience for both associates and customers.

 

“Receiving this honor is a dream come true. As a long-time associate, I have enjoyed so many experiences at Hannaford and I truly appreciate the family atmosphere, as well as the camaraderie and friendships I have built over the years,” Capsalis said. “As store manager, I dedicate my time to ensuring every employee works to the best of their ability, while also being someone who is approachable, understanding, and willing to accept feedback. I am constantly looking for new ways to improve our processes and efficiencies for the overall well-being of the store.”

 

In addition to naming the overall Store Manager of the Year, Hannaford honored store managers who exceed expectations within each district across its five-state footprint. The district Store Manager of the Year honorees are as follows:

 

Eastern Division:

District 1: Paul Messer (Bangor, ME)

District 2: Moe Bilodeau (Turner, ME)

District 3: Patrick Doak (Bar Harbor, ME)

District 4: Mike Ruel (Saco, ME)

District 6: Robin Bisson (Durham, NH)

District 7: Mike Capsalis (Concord, NH)

District 19: Craig St. Cyr (Bradford, VT)

 

Western Division:

District 8: Joan Hubbard, (St. Albans, VT)

District 9: Bill Marinello (East Greenbush, NY)

District 10: Laurie Drake (Queensbury, NY)

District 18: Erica Perry (Kingston-Plaza Road, NY)

District 20: Chris Blair (Leominster-Twin City, MA)

District 21: Matt Dion (Chelmsford, MA)

District 22: Cheryl Rondenelli (Utica, NY)

 

“We are extremely proud to celebrate Mike, and all of our district honorees, with this award,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Vice President of Retail Operations Todd Bullen. “At Hannaford, we strongly believe in being ‘Greater than Groceries.’ Each of this year’s honorees surpass that mission through their unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional customer and associate experience. We thank them for their continued dedication to Hannaford.”

 

Each Hannaford Store Manager of the Year is recognized for their stand-out leadership and communication skills; work to motivate others and implement key change initiatives; ability to create a safe and open environment for associates and customers; and ability to provide effective two-way feedback, tools, and learning opportunities to ensure associate growth and development.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets operates 185 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based in Scarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com. 

 

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Media Contact:
Caitlin Cortelyou
External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets
207.885.3132
caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com