McAlary will oversee the company’s legal function
“Ileana brings broad-based corporate, transactional, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and management experience across multiple industries and international markets,” Sarsam said. “As a company that serves food retailers in all 50 states and in many overseas locations, Ileana’s expertise will be invaluable. We are thrilled to welcome her to SpartanNash as we continue building out our executive leadership team and working to advance our People First culture for our family of 19,000 Associates.”
McAlary joins SpartanNash from Wolverine World Wide, Inc., where she most recently served as the Vice President Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer. Prior to Wolverine World Wide, McAlary held roles as Senior Counsel at Meijer, Inc.; as Corporate Counsel III at Amway Corporation; and as an attorney at the Miller Johnson law firm. McAlary earned her undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University, attended law school at the University of Havana in Cuba, and earned her law degree at Wayne State University.
McAlary’s appointment follows the retirement of SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Kathleen “Kathy” Mahoney, who has served at SpartanNash for 17 years. Mahoney played a critical role in negotiating and closing the 2013 merger between Nash Finch and Spartan Stores, forming SpartanNash.
“We are most grateful to our longtime leader and friend Kathy Mahoney for her service to SpartanNash,” said Sarsam. “Her contributions to our company and industry are countless, and we offer our warmest wishes in her next chapter.”
