Craig Sturken

CRAIG STURKEN was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan
Stores, Inc., in March 2003 and elected Chairman of the Board of
Directors in August 2003. He brings more than 40 years of grocery retail
and distribution industry experience to Spartan Stores, including 10
years as Chief Executive Officer of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
Company’s Atlantic and Midwest regions. Mr. Sturken has a wealth of
experience in the supermarket industry, with valuable knowledge and
skills in both wholesale and retail operations. He spent more than eight
years as Chief Executive Officer of A&P’s Midwest region, headquartered
in Detroit, Michigan, successfully managing the Farmer Jack, Food
Emporium and Kohl’s supermarket banners.