Chrissy Hudak

Chrissy Hudak brings 17 years of experience in the grocery retail industry to her work in operational leadership, human resources, and people building. She began her career path while in college studying environmental science and Spanish, taking on various jobs including with the USDA and an environmental company before interviewing for a cashier position that led to a district manager role following interviews with the board of directors and a year of training. Hudak earned a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Studies, a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish, and a STEM MBA from Simon University in 2021. From 2016 to 2020, she led more than 40 new store and remodel builds across New York, traveling the state, working with construction teams, project managing teardowns and rebuilds, and creating the playbook for these processes with no prior guide. She attributes her success to tenacious dedication and never giving up, and she is a member of the U of R's Woman Network as an alumna. Hudak recently transitioned from her role to stay home with her children during this period of her life.