Former Dollar General exec will rejoin company to lead store ops

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General  announced Wednesday that Jeff Owen will rejoin the company as EVP store operations effective June 15. Owen previously spent more than 20 years with Dollar General where his most recent role was SVP store operations.

 

“Jeff's experience at Dollar General brings unique perspectives and insights to our store operations team. We look forward to welcoming him back to Dollar General and his contributions in this critical role as we execute our new store growth,” Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said.

 

The company also announced that Greg Sparks, EVP store operations, has departed effective June 9.

 

"I would like to thank Greg for his contributions to Dollar General over the last three years. I wish him the best in his future endeavors," Vasos said.

 

Owen began his career at Dollar General in 1992. He served as a store manager with progression through various roles of increasing responsibility. From August 2011 until July 2014, he was SVP store operations leading nearly 5,000 stores and 40,000 employees. Prior to August 2011, Owen served as VP, division manager. From November 2006 to March 2007, he served as retail division manager. Prior to November 2006, he was senior director, operations process improvement.