KANSAS CITY, Kan.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced the election of Joe Polizzi to the company’s Board of Directors.
Polizzi serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Town and Country Supermarket, Inc., a family-owned company operated by the Gott family since 1962. Town and Country currently operates 28 grocery stores across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas, along with four ACE Hardware stores. The company’s home office is located in Salem, Missouri.
Polizzi practiced law before joining the family business in 2011 as Vice President and General Counsel, at the request of his late father-in-law, Dennis Gott. He succeeded Gott as President and CEO following Gott’s unexpected passing in 2016.
“Joe is an excellent addition to the board,” said Barry Queen, Chairman of the Board of AWG. “His leadership within his company and his service across multiple industry and community organizations reflect the values and commitment that are central to our cooperative. We look forward to his contributions.”
“Joe brings a unique combination of strategic insight, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of independent retail grocers,” said Dan Funk, AWG President and CEO. Polizzi fills a seat previously held by Jim Brown, owner of Doc’s Food Stores, who served on AWG’s Board of Directors for 24 years. “We are deeply grateful to Jim for his dedication to the cooperative,” said Funk. “His leadership and insight will have a lasting impact on AWG and its members.”
Polizzi is dedicated to service in his industry and community, where he lends time and talent to professional groups and youth sports. He serves on the board of directors for Town and Country Supermarket (Chairman), Town and Country Bank, National Grocers Association, Missouri Grocers Association (Chairman), Harris Baking Company, Phelps Health Charitable Foundation, Phelps County Community Foundation, Rolla Board of Public Works, and Rolla Knights Soccer Club. Polizzi is also a long-time soccer coach.
“I am delighted to join the AWG Board of Directors,” said Polizzi. “I hope that my perspective will contribute to the ongoing innovation and growth of the cooperative.”
ABOUT ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products.
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