Nash Finch Company Announces Promotion of Kathleen Mahoney to Executive Vice President

Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq:NAFC), a leading national food retailer and distributor, today announced the promotion of Kathleen M. Mahoney to Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary.

In making the announcement, Nash Finch CEO Alec Covington recognized Mahoney’s impact on the organization. "Kathy has proven not only to be a brilliant legal mind, but also a critical business partner and has played a significant role in the development and implementation of our strategic plan over the last several years,” Covington commented. "Her extensive legal background and consistent track record of contributions at Nash Finch have been invaluable.”

Kathy joined the Company in 2004 as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel. Prior to working at Nash Finch, Kathy was the Managing Partner in the St. Paul Office of Larson King, LLP. She also spent 13 years with the law firm of Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, LLP. Kathy also worked as Special Assistant Attorney General in the Minnesota Attorney General's Office for six years. Kathy earned her JD degree from Syracuse University College of Law, cum laude, and a BA from Keene State College. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Minnesota State, Wisconsin State and Ramsey County Bar Associations.

Nash Finch Company is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States. Nash Finch’s core business, food distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 36 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores and Egypt. The Company also owns and operates a base of retail stores, primarily supermarkets under the Econofoods®, Family Thrift Center®, AVANZA®, Family Fresh Market® and Sun Mart® trade names. Further information is available on the Company's website at www.nashfinch.com.