Courtesy Jewel Osco
Jewel-Osco posted this on its LinkedIn page July 24, 2026:
After an incredible 35+ year career with Albertsons Companies BB #:193326, Tom Lofland, President of Jewel-Osco has retired.
Tom’s journey began in 1990 and was marked by a series of leadership roles across the organization, culminating in his appointment as President of Jewel-Osco.
Throughout his career, he led with vision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to people, helping drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across multiple divisions and thousands of associates.
A respected leader, Army veteran, mentor, and advocate for talent development, Tom leaves a lasting legacy on the company and the many associates he inspired along the way. While his professional accomplishments are remarkable, Tom is most proud of his family and the time he will now enjoy with his wife, Kristine, their children, Katelyn and Matthew, and their grandchildren.
Please join us in congratulating Tom on his well-earned retirement and thanking him for his decades of dedicated service and leadership. We wish him and his family all the best in this exciting new chapter.
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