NACDS Annual 2025

Darren Caudill has over four decades of experience in grocery wholesale and retail. As Wakefern’s chief sales officer, he oversees the center store, own brands, fresh and prepared foods departments, and digital and innovation, marketing, merchandising, and sales and analytics divisions.

Patrick Mooney is Vice President of Health and Beauty Care and Non Foods at Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with supermarket banner brands that include ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway. In his role, Mooney leads merchandising efforts that deliver in-demand, on-trend products for an exceptional customer shopping experience.

Aaron Sapp is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in the pharmacy and wellness industry. As Vice President of Pharmacy and Wellness Wakefern Food Corp., Sapp leads a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient are and promoting overall wellness. Wakefern is the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with supermarket banner brands that include ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway. Sapp came to Wakefern after spending 2 decades with Supervalu, Albertson’s, and Cub Foods. His extensive retail pharmacy background includes leadership roles in clinical pharmacy, managed care, procurement, and operations.