David Harris Promoted to CFO of Stater Bros. Markets

Jack H. Brown, chairman of the board and CEO of Stater Bros. Markets, has announced the promotion of David Harris to the position of SVP of finance, CFO and principal accounting officer of San Bernardino, Calif.-based Stater Bros. Markets, effective June 18.

David Harris

Harris joined Stater Bros. in 2009 as VP of finance. In June 2011, he was promoted to his most recent position of SVP of finance. He has more than 28 years of accounting, auditing and business advisory experience. Harris was a partner with Ernst & Young in Riverside and Irvine and served as the managing partner of the Riverside Office of Ernst & Young prior to its consolidation with the Irvine office. He also served as a partner with Soren McAdam Christenson LLP in Redlands.

Harris will report to Brown.

“I am confident that Dave will do an excellent job in his new position, where he is responsible for all the financial areas of the company,” said Brown. “I have known Dave and he has been familiar with Stater Bros. for over 18 years. His extensive background in accounting and his leadership abilities will be very valuable to the continued growth of the company.”

Harris currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors of Children’s Fund of San Bernardino County and previously served as chairman of the board. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and is a certified public accountant.