CINCINNATI, April 5,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR)
announced today Erin Rolfes has been
named as Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations.
She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger's
corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the
company's many lines of business, and serving as the company's
spokesperson.
"Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance
of telling compelling and authentic stories that express our
company's character," said Keith
Dailey, Group Vice President of Corporate Affairs for
Kroger. "We're excited Erin has accepted this role and look forward
to her help to elevate our brand."
Erin joined the Kroger team in 2018 as the Corporate Affairs
Manager for the Cincinnati-Dayton division, where she led media,
strategic communications, government relations, community
engagement and philanthropy. In 2021, she was promoted to Head of
Kroger Technology & Digital Communications.
Prior to Kroger, Erin held several key roles in professional
communications, including television production, agencies, and as
Manager of Public Relations & Communications for REDI
Cincinnati.
In 2020, Rolfes was named to the Cincinnati Business Courier's
Forty under 40 list. She serves on the boards of Our Daily Bread
and the Northern Kentucky Chamber
of Commerce. She holds a B.A. in International
Affairs/International Politics from The George
Washington University and an M.A. in Strategic Public
Relations from the same institution.
Rolfes succeeds Kristal Howard
who is leaving the company in May to pursue other interests.
To download Rolfes' headshot, please visit here.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and
dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across
our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve
over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping
experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to
creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more
about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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SOURCE The Kroger Co.