Share via: LinkedInFacebookTwitterStew Leonard’s has announced a round of executive promotions across its New York and Connecticut stores, including three grandchildren of founder Stew Leonard Sr., as the family-owned grocer advances its next generation of leadership. “Recognizing the hard work and dedication of our team members is core to our family culture, with over 80 percent of our management team promoted from within,” said Stew Leonard Jr., president and CEO. A grandson of founder Stew Leonard Sr. and a son of Bethy’s Bakery founder Beth Leonard Hollis, Hollis began his career at Stew’s in 2007 as a produce production assistant. A granddaughter of the founder, Leonard leads brand, digital and experiential strategy across all retail channels. Related: Son Of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Founder Named President