Miller will replace current CEO Steve Push, who will transition to executive chairman, where he will remain actively involved in shaping the company’s long-term vision and strategic direction, focused on acquisitions initiation, LFG said.
“This is the logical next step in the evolution of the LFG Leadership team,” Push said. “When we conducted a nationwide search to fill John’s current position, we interviewed a few dozen qualified candidates. We wanted to make sure we hired someone who could quickly ascend to the CEO role. John has done that. John’s track record of driving growth, fostering innovation, collaboration, and leading with integrity makes him the ideal CEO for our next chapter. His ability to navigate complex challenges with a strategic and people-focused approach has already had a tremendous impact on our organization.
“I and the rest of the LFG board of directors have full confidence that under his leadership, Legacy Food Group will continue to thrive and reach new heights.”
Miller’s promotion marks the next step in his leadership journey at LFG, where he has made a significant imprint on the company’s operations by leveraging his industry expertise and strategic mindset to accelerate the company’s growth, streamline operations, and enhance profitability across divisions.
Miller’s background over the past 25 years is rooted in executive leadership across food distribution, logistics, acquisitions, risk management, and finance. He has cemented his reputation as a strategic leader through key restaffing efforts, operational expansions, and consistent financial growth, LFG said. Miller also has experience running both a large family-owned independent distributor in Glazier Foods Company and multi-billion-dollar operations within Sysco Corporation, giving him a balanced perspective as the LFG platform continues to evolve with organic growth and additional acquisitions.
“I’m excited to build on our success and guide Legacy Food Group into its next phase of expansion, innovation, and growth,” Miller concluded.
