


“Fresh Thyme is a dynamic brand with an ideal offering for today’s health conscious customer.

“I’m very pleased about this exciting opportunity,” said Melville. Prior to joining Meijer in 2009, Melville held a variety of senior leadership roles with Albertson’s and Supervalu, including broad responsibility for store operations, customer service, labor, food safety and asset protection. A 39-year retail veteran, Melville joins Fresh Thyme from Meijer where he was a Regional Vice President of Stores, overseeing operations for nearly 50 Meijer supercenters in Illinois and Wisconsin. Sherrell has led Fresh Thyme since its beginning in 2012 and the company has since grown to 77 stores, primarily in the upper Midwest.Įffective with Sherrell’s departure, Gerald Melville has been selected to lead Fresh Thyme in the role of President. “As happens with many entrepreneurs, as Fresh Thyme has m atured, I am ready for my next challenge.” “I am extremely proud of the company I was able to build as well as our mission of bringing fresh and healthy food at an amazing value to dozens of communities,” said Sherrell. Chris Sherrell, president and chief executive officer of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, has announced his departure from the company.
