GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. said that Kathleen Guion has been promoted to division president of store operations and store development.
Guion, who joined the company in 2003 as executive vice president of store operations, reports to CEO David Perdue. She is now responsible for more than 7,800 stores and the company's real estate growth strategies.
Prior to Dollar General, Guion was the president and CEO of Duke & Long Distributing Co., a convenience store chain operator and wholesale distributor of petroleum [image-nocss] products. Prior to that time, she was an operating partner for Devon Partners, where she developed operating plans and assisted in the identification of acquisition targets in the c-store industry. Additionally, Guion served as president and COO of E-Z Serve Corp., an owner/operator of c-stores, mini-marts and gas marts. Guion has also served as the vice president and general manager of the largest division of company-owned stores at 7-Eleven Inc.
"Kathleen's leadership on a number of initiatives has helped our stores improve in key areas," said David Perdue, CEO. "Her promotion to division president underscores the value of her ongoing contributions to our company."
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General is a discount retailer with 7,872 stores, which offer consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items.
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