Natural Grocers names new chief financial officer

Richard Hallé has been appointed chief financial officer of Natural Grocers by Vitamin College, effective Jan. 1, the retailer has announced. Hallé, who has served as a member of Natural Grocers' board of directors and audit committee since 2012, will succeed Todd Dissinger, who will retire on Dec. 31.

"I am thrilled to welcome Rich to the Natural Grocers executive team as chief financial officer. Rich's deep, strategic knowledge of our company from his many years of service on the board and strong background as a seasoned finance executive make him the ideal fit as we continue to execute to our founding principles," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers' chairman and co-president. "He has a strong track record of value creation and brings significant experience in corporate finance, accounting, business operations and financial reporting to our company.

“We are grateful for Todd's significant contributions to Natural Grocers during his tenure and appreciate his continued service through the end of 2024 to ensure a successful transition. We wish him the best in retirement."

Richard Hallé will take over as Natural Grocers' chief financial officer on Jan. 1.

Hallé expressed his gratitude to Isely and the board of directors.

"It has been a privilege to serve on Natural Grocers' board, and I am excited to contribute in this new role as we work together to provide the communities we serve access to affordable, high-quality natural and organic products while creating value for our stockholders,” he said.

Hallé most recently served as a managing director of Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group. From 2011 until 2021, he was the chief financial officer of Vivial Inc., overseeing finance, including accounting, treasury, tax, planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting. Previously, Hallé served as the chief financial officer and secretary of DTN Holding Company Inc. from 2003 to 2008, and as a managing director of FTI Consulting, Inc. from 2002 to 2003, where he developed business and finance strategies.

He earned an MBA at the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics in 1987.

As chief financial officer, Hallé will oversee Natural Grocers’ finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, project management office, internal audit, accounts payable, tax, payroll and benefits. He will commence his interim employment with the company on Nov. 4, to facilitate an orderly transition in the chief financial officer role.

He has resigned from Natural Grocers' board of directors, audit committee and compensation committee.