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Happy 50 tH CHuCk!

#2517 Crystal Lake Store Director
“Things change, people Chuck Thomas knows a bit about the
change, ideas change. company with 50 years under his
belt. “Jewel-Osco back then was a
Unfortunately with all of company of about 65 stores, but very

the new competition I gutsy. We were a very aggressive
believe that the company, always trying new things for
difference between now example generic foods, very plain
black and white label and we had our
and then is we are on the own Milk Plant Hillfarm.
defense now instead of Chuck admits today it’s a very different
the offense.” company but also believes we can
be put back on the offense.

He also believes new hires are very different now then when he began. “Today
everybody wants to start out as CEO making six figures. The advice that I have
shared with the new hires interested in making this company a career is first,
patience. You can’t be CEO tomorrow. This is a company that demands hard work,
but the rewards are many, a decent wage, medical, retirement plan and most
importantly job security.”

In his spare time Chuck enjoys fishing and playing golf. He’s been married for 46
years to his wife Debbie, has two children and three grandchildren.
Chuck Thomas
Store Director “Jewel-Osco has provided for me and my family very well. I will always remember
2517 Crystal Lake that. When the time comes it will be the old cliché, I will miss the people.”

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