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Karl Wissmann

Energizer · DISC type I
Chairman of the Board at C&K Market
📍 El Dorado Hills, California, United States

Karl Wissmann is the Chairman of the Board for C&K Market, bringing over 40 years of executive experience in the grocery retail industry. A recognized leader in strategic planning and operations, he earned a bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Redlands. He has a notable history of leading west coast food retailers.

Outside of his primary corporate roles, Karl has engaged in grocery store consulting and real estate investing through his firm, KW & Associates. This venture was designed to help fellow grocers identify risks, establish controls, and achieve their goals, showcasing a passion for supporting the broader industry.

He once led a successful turnaround of Star Markets, taking the company from a negative cash flow situation to generating $10 million in EBITDA.

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Experience
45 Years
Current Role
Chairman of the Board
Job Level
Leadership
Location
El Dorado Hills, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Karl shows up

Imaginative
Full Of Energy
Informal

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Karl cares about

Grocery Retail Strategy
His entire 40-year career has been dedicated to executive leadership and strategic planning for independent and major grocery chains on the West Coast.
Business Turnarounds
He successfully led Star Markets from a significant negative cash flow position to profitability, demonstrating expertise in corporate recovery.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chairman of the Board
C&K Market
2-2014
President & CEO
C&K Market
1-2014
Chairman, President & CEO
C&K Market Inc.
5-2002 - 1-2010
President & CEO
Star Markets
2001
Owner
KW & Associates
In the press

Media appearances

Wissmann retires as CEO, will remain Chairman – Leadership Transition. Featured in C&K Market (official press release)
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C&K Market CEO Wissmann To Retire, Names Successor. Featured in The Shelby Report
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Education
BS Business Administration
University of Redlands
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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