Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. has announced a new president for its Utah-based Smith’s division, promoting 32-year company veteran and former vice president of operations Kenny Kimball.

Effective April 30, Kimball will take the role left by Jay Cummins, who announced his retirement in February.

Starting in 1984 as a courtesy clerk, Kimball began his career at Kroger in the Smith’s division. After working in several leadership roles with Smith’s, including Please log in to see the rest of this story.