( MENAFN - PR Newswire) LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by vitamin Cottage, Inc.

(NYSE: NGVC ) today announced that Richard Hallé has been appointed Chief financial Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Hallé has served as a member of Natural Grocers' board of directors and audit committee since 2012 and will succeed Todd Dissinger, who will retire on December 31, 2024, as previously announced.

"I am thrilled to welcome Rich to the Natural Grocers executive team as Chief Financial Officer. Rich's deep, strategic knowledge of our company from his many years of service on the board and strong background as a seasoned finance executive make him the ideal fit as we continue to execute to our founding principles," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' Chairman and Co-President. "He has a strong track record of value creation and brings significant experience in corporate finance, accounting, business operations and financial reporting to our company.

We are grateful for Todd's significant contributions to Natural Grocers during his tenure and appreciate his continued service through the end of 2024 to ensure a successful transition. We wish him the best in retirement." "I am grateful to Kemper and our board for this opportunity," said Mr.

Hallé. "It has been a privilege to serve on Natural Grocers' board, and I am excited to contribute in this new role as we work together to provide the communities we serve access to affordable, h.