WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. –  The Raley’s Companies has named Tiffanie Burkhalter chief financial officer, effective February 16. In this role, Burkhalter will oversee all enterprise financial functions, real estate and risk management.

“We took great care and diligence to find an executive who aligns with our purpose, values and culture while also bringing outstanding and proven technical expertise and leadership,” Raley’s president and CEO Keith Knopf said. “We have found this leader in Tiffanie.”

Burkhalter started her career with Ernst and Young in the Assurance and Advisory Services practice. While there she led a broad portfolio of public and private client engagements. She joined VSP Vision in 2011 as a member of the finance team and held positions with increasing levels of leadership responsibility including retail financial controller, vice president of eCommerce, chief operating officer of VSP Ventures and ultimately serving as the President of VSP Ventures.

“We have confidence that Tiffanie will bolster an already strong leadership team and build on our already strong financial success,” Raley’s owner and board chairman Mike Teel said.

“I am excited to join The Raley’s Companies and support their expanded portfolio of brands,” said Tiffanie Burkhalter. “I look forward to working alongside the impressive leadership team and bringing my experience and passion for leading high performing teams and driving transformational results.”

The Raley’s Companies purchased Bashas’ family of stores in 2021, adding to their portfolio, including Raley’s family of stores and fieldTRUE; spanning more than four states with more than 235 stores. As a modern, digitally sophisticated retail company, The Raley’s Companies is committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and dedicated to serving team members, communities and the planet.