VeraLynn Kovalski

Director of Operations
Inserra Supermarkets

​Vera Lynn Kovalski is the Director of Operational Excellence and a District Director of Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., one of the largest family-owned and operate supermarket chains in the metropolitan area. She overseas operations of all of the companies' ShopRite and PriceRite stores throughout New York and New Jersey.
 
Ms. Kovalski has been at the forefront of driving Inserra Supermarkets' programs, services and growth for the past six years. A dedicated leader, she inspires others to embrace goals, accept responsibilities, and pride themselves on achieving accomplishments. She has made considerable contributions to the company by developing plans and programs that have improved operational procedures, sales processes, enhanced professional development, increased sales, and driven profitability.
 
She also has a generous spirit that has helped her garner support for fundraising programs in our stores that have generated more than $1 million in donations to community and national organizations.
 
Ms. Kovalski began her career in the supermarket industry in high school and worked her way up through the ranks. She has been working in the industry for more than 40 years and has held numerous positions at Foodtown and Stop & Shop. She attended William Paterson University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Teaching Certification.
 
Ms. Kovalski has been recognized with several industry awards during her career including, Progressive Grocer Rising Star, Progressive Grocer Women in Industry, and the Inserra Supermarkets Leadership Award.