(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Hy-Vee on Thursday, November 17th, 2022. The Ambassadors welcomed Store Manager Jon Johnson back to the store, while also being introduced to other new staff. Jon Johnson was the Hy-Vee store manager for four years until 2018. During his time away, Johnson worked in other grocery stores in Webster City, Lincoln, and Omaha. After a few years away, he approached Hy-Vee about getting back into Atlantic. He says his favorite part about working in a small-town Hy-Vee, is being involved in community partnerships and events.

The Ambassadors were also introduced to Crystal Parker as the Food Service Manager, Kimberly McDonald as the Assistant Manager of Perishables/ Marketing Coordinator, and Michael Coffman as the Produce Manager. Johnson helped initiate some of the renovations to the store before he left and helped wrap up the final touches as he has returned. Hy-Vee has re-vamped the “hot case”, developed recipes for the cook-to-order menu, and added new “grab-n-go” items. The final step of the renovation was replacing the 21-year-old produce case with a new system featuring the new misting units, lighting, and racks to keep the produce at its best.

Ambassadors and Hy-Vee Staff (Left to Right): Kelsey Beschorner, Colt Doherty, Jason Truckenbrod, Krysta Hanson, Sue Liston, Ray Paullin, Victoria Gibson, Julie Waters, Rick Mericle, Dolly Bergmann, Christy Rauch, Elaine Otte, Jeremy Butler, Jon Johnson, Graydon Schmidt, Anne Quist, Lana Westphalen, Scott Bennett, Bill Saluk, Michael Coffman, Beth Spieker, Crystal Parker, Kate Olson, Kimberly McDonald (Photo & story provided by the Chamber)

Hy-Vee is located at 1630 E 7th Street in Atlantic. For more information, call 712-243-1277, or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticHV/