Our Leadership Team

Michael Teel

Owner, Chairman of the Board & CEO

Mike Teel—grandson of Raley’s founder Tom Raley and son of Raley’s second-generation leaders Joyce Raley Teel and Jim Teel—learned the grocery business from an early age. Today, he carries on the legacy as third-generation owner of the largest family-owned company in the greater Sacramento area.

Mike inspires the company with a sense of enthusiasm for the business and responsibility to the communities Raley’s serves. His passion lies in empowering people to make sustainable and healthy food choices. He is committed to delivering a personalized customer experience, inspiring team member engagement and supporting long-term family ownership.

Mike began his path at Raley’s bagging groceries. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Whittier College, he became a store manager. He later led innovations in the bakery and the company’s Bay Area expansion.

In the 1990s, Mike progressed in senior leadership positions, becoming chief operating officer in 1995; president in 1996; and chief executive officer in 1998. In 2002, Mike left the company to pursue independent business ventures, returning in 2010 as president & CEO. He became majority owner of Raley’s in 2015.

Mike is on the board of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, a group of CEOs working to retain, attract, grow and create sustainable businesses in the Sacramento region.

Jen Warner

President & Chief Operations Officer

Jen Warner serves as President & Chief Operations Officer of The Raley’s Companies (TRC).  An accomplished executive with a modern approach to operations and growth, Jen leads TRC’s enterprise-wide business functions with a focus on people, purpose, and performance.

In her role, Jen oversees all Operating Divisions, along with the Supply Chain; Sales and Merchandising; Loyalty, Digital, and eCommerce; Growth and Transformation; Marketing; Public Relations and Government Affairs; and Legal functions, driving impact and stakeholder alignment across the TRC enterprise.

Jen joined Raley’s in 2020 as Chief Administrative Officer and was instrumental in accelerating the company’s long-range strategic plan, including a period of growth that doubled the size of the organization through a series of acquisitions. She has since served as President of Raley’s Operating Division (2021–2024) and as Chief Growth & Transformation Officer (2025–2026), helping position the company for its next chapter of growth.

Prior to Raley’s, Jen held senior leadership roles at multinational public companies including Con-way Inc., XPO Logistics, Inc., and Columbia Sportswear Company. With a background in law, she began her career in private practice at Davis Wright Tremaine and Stoel Rives and earned her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Originally from Salt Lake City, Jen grew up in the grocery business, working alongside her grandfather at his neighborhood market. Outside of work, she is a devoted mom of two and enjoys spending time with her family, who share a love of sports, cooking, skateboarding, languages, and music.

Tiffanie Burkhalter

President & Chief Financial Officer

Tiffanie Burkhalter serves as President and Chief Financial Officer for The Raley’s Companies. A seasoned executive with a rare blend of fiscal rigor and operational intuition, Tiffanie oversees the enterprise’s primary administrative engines, including Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Risk Management.

Tiffanie’s career is defined by a consistent track record of scaling high-growth divisions and navigating complex business transformations. During her tenure at VSP Vision, she transitioned from Retail CFO to VP of eCommerce and COO, ultimately serving as President of VSP Ventures. This progression proved her ability to lead through significant operational expansion. Her foundational expertise was honed at Ernst & Young, where she led client-serving teams across a diverse array of industries.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a sophisticated background in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and enterprise integration, Tiffanie excels at driving organizational growth while maintaining fiscal discipline. Beyond the office, she is a dedicated advocate for community wellness, serving on the board of Food for Families. Tiffanie resides in Northern California with her husband and two children, where they share a passion for travel, sports, and active service.

Paul Gianetto

PRESIDENT, RALEY’S FAMILY OF STORES

Paul Gianetto has enjoyed more than 35 years in the grocery retail industry, starting his career at a small chain of family-owned convenience stores in Anaheim, Ca., where he was born and raised. From there, Paul began a 21-year stint with Ralphs Grocery Company, where he excelled through all levels of store management prior to joining their corporate ranks, including roles in marketing, advertising and merchandising in southern and northern California.

After joining Raley’s in 2008, Gianetto began in-store operations, quickly moving into a key merchandising support role leading strategic pricing, category management and procurement. Paul was promoted to Director of Grocery in 2013, then to Vice President of Center Store in early 2017. He oversees the performance and growth of Raley’s stores across California and Nevada and the Natomas Distribution operations. Additionally, Paul manages managing all segments of the sales & merchandising functions.

Gianetto serves on the executive committee for the Northern California City of Hope board of directors and is highly engaged with Raley’s Food For Families. He was recently elected to the Western Association of Food Chain’s board of directors in 2018. Gianetto graduated from the USC Food Industry Management Program class of 1994 and also graduated from Cal Polytechnic University, Pomona, School of Business in 1988. Paul and his wife, Valerie, live in Folsom with their two children.

Carol Barsotti

Chief Marketing Officer, President of fieldTRUE

Carol Barsotti serves as Chief Marketing Officer for The Raley’s Companies, where she leads the company’s customer, brand, marketing, communications, public affairs, and community impact strategies. She is responsible for advancing growth across the enterprise by strengthening customer engagement, driving brand relevance, and deepening the company’s connection to the communities it serves. 

Throughout her career, Carol has built a reputation for connecting business strategy, public policy, and purpose-driven storytelling to create meaningful impact for customers, team members, and communities. Her leadership spans integrated marketing, corporate communications, government affairs, community engagement, and brand development across one of the West’s largest family-owned grocery companies. 

Carol’s passion for local food systems and customer-focused innovation was shaped in part by her role as a founding member of fieldTRUE, a fresh food business that became part of The Raley’s Companies. The experience helped deepen her understanding of changing consumer expectations and the evolving relationship between food, health, and community. 

Before entering the private sector, Carol worked in public policy for the U.S. House of Representatives in both Washington, D.C., and California. She continues to leverage that experience to strengthen partnerships and advocate for policies that support healthy communities and a resilient food system. 

Carol holds a Master of Public Administration and Policy from American University and a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She serves as president of the Kathleen Barsotti Non-Profit for Sustainable Agriculture and is a board member of Raley’s Food For Families. Carol and her husband, Freeman, have four children.

Helen Singmaster Hernandez

Chief Legal Officer

Helen Singmaster Hernandez serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In this role Helen leads the company’s legal function and oversees the HIPAA Privacy Office.  She has deep expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisition, real estate and privacy.   

Prior to joining Raley’s Helen worked as a business attorney at Downey Brand, where she handled a variety of complex transactions, including Raley’s acquisition of Nob Hill Foods.  Helen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and obtained her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Helen is a graduate of the Executive Program at UC Davis Extension and the Food Industry Executive Program at the USC Marshall School of Business. 

As a leader motivated by ethics, Helen believes success goes beyond following the law and depends on doing what is right.   

Helen, a mom, stepmom and abuela, shares her love of fine food, swimming and the great outdoors with her husband of over 20 years, Paul. 

Nancy Hammers

Chief Human Resource Officer

Nancy Hammers is a transformational leader with deep Human Resources expertise who currently serves as the Chief Human Resource Officer for The Raley’s Companies.  In her role, Nancy leads the organization’s HR strategy and functions including team member relations, talent acquisition, compensation, leave administration, benefits, and payroll.

She joined Raley’s in 2004 as a Human Resources Business Partner in our Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe region. Prior to joining Raley’s, she gained valuable HR leadership experience across several industries throughout the United States. In 2013 Nancy was elevated to a leadership role overseeing compensation and HR operations leadership and promoted shortly thereafter to Vice President of Total Rewards leading compensation, benefits and HRIS operations as the Company grew in scale and complexity. 

Nancy graduated from Simmons University in Boston with a Business degree and earned and maintains professional certifications including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Certified Compensation Professional (CPP). She also served as a Taft Hartley trustee representative on the UFCW and Employers Northern California Pension and Health Funds alongside Labor Relations leaders. Nancy and her husband of over 25 years reside in Sacramento and have three children.

Freeman Barsotti

Enterprise risk & corporate strategy

As Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Corporate Strategy, Freeman leads initiatives that strengthen organizational resilience, drive long-term growth, and align strategic priorities across the enterprise. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience, he brings a rigorous, cross-functional perspective to risk management, financial modeling, and operational efficiency.

Prior to his current role, Freeman served as a founding leader of fieldTRUE, where he pioneered technology-driven business models at the intersection of sustainable agriculture and local food systems. Under his leadership, the organization developed scalable platforms enabling farmers to aggregate and deliver produce directly to consumers – accelerating market expansion, building flexible home delivery infrastructure, and creating custom e-commerce solutions. This work cultivated deep expertise in managing complex supply chains and executing strategy in dynamic, high-growth environments.

Freeman holds a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Resource and Agricultural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and an MBA from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. Freeman and his wife, Carol, have four children.

Laura Colletti

Controller

Laura has a wealth of experience and expertise in accounting and finance, along with a proven track record of leadership in her field. As SVP Controller, Laura leads the accounting function, as well as financial reporting for the enterprise, closely collaborating with the Finance and Strategy teams. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Team, as well as the Raley’s and Bashas’ Executive Committees and partners with cross functional teams to support the evolving needs of our business. 

Laura’s career journey reflects her dedication to making a significant impact on the organizations she serves. With 26 years of experience, including 15 years in public accounting most recently with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Laura has honed her skills across various sectors, from private clients such as wineries, law firms, and construction providers, to supporting major public entities like Aerojet Rocketdyne. Prior to joining The Raley’s Companies in 2024, Laura’s most recent role as Vice President of Finance at Marques General Engineering further demonstrates her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes in a variety of different industries.

One of Laura’s notable achievements includes her role at the University of California, Davis, where she spearheaded the creation and management of the financial reporting process for the entire campus and medical center. Her expertise in finance, accounting and strategy is invaluable to our organization as we continue to grow and evolve.

Beyond her professional achievements, Laura is deeply rooted in the Sacramento area, residing in Loomis with her husband Greg, two teenage daughters Allie and Hannah, and two dogs Cooper and Whiskey.

Levi Wingo

Senior Vice President, Sales & Merchandising Strategy

Levi Wingo is an executive leader with more than 24 years of experience in the food retail industry, driven by a passion for bringing healthy foods to communities and creating meaningful opportunities for team members to grow into leaders.

Levi began his career with Raley’s in 2002 and over the last 20+ years he has exemplified servant leadership, strategic execution and innovation. He was a key contributor to innovative Raley’s projects, such as the Market 5-ONE-5 concept and the creation of Raley’s O-N-E Market and went on to lead all store operations for more than 120 stores in California and Nevada as Senior Vice President of Operations. Recently, Levi was elevated as Senior Vice President of Product & Merchandising Innovation for The Raley’s Companies, where he led enterprise product innovation, private brands, centralized manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and pharmacy. Today, Levi serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Merchandising Strategy leading enterprise sales and merchandising strategy, initiatives, private brands, innovation, and pharmacy. He is also the General Manager of AJ’s Fine Foods in Arizona.

Levi holds a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from Cal State University, East Bay. He is a graduate of the USC Food Industry Management Program and holds a Master of Science in Food Industry Leadership from the USC Marshall School of Business. Levi serves on the Board of the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) as the Education Chairman where he works to expand learning opportunities, strengthen workforce development programs, and help food industry professionals across the industry reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Levi and his husband, Joey, live in Roseville with their daughter, Victoria, and two dogs, Mable and Howard. He also serves on the board of the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus.

Natalie Slater

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operations

Natalie Slater has spent more than 27 years in the grocery retail industry, all with The Raley’s Companies. She joined Raley’s in 1999 as a night baker and rose through roles including Store Team Leader, District Team Leader, and Vice President of Operations before being named Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operations in 2026. In this role, she leads store operations, workforce management, construction and maintenance, production bakery, and distribution across The Raley’s Companies.

Natalie is known for building strong teams, driving results, and balancing big-picture strategy with the details that matter. She leads with confidence and humility, earning the trust of those around her while creating environments where team members succeed, stores thrive, and customers can count on Raley’s every day.

Natalie is a graduate of the USC Food Industry Management Program and was honored as a Top Woman in Grocery by Progressive Grocer magazine. She and her husband, Jack, live in Roseville and have two children.