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Rutter’s names Mike Katz director of real estate

With decades in commercial real estate, Katz will help c-store chain expand its footprint and identify new store locations
Rutter’s has named Mike Katz its new director of real estate.
Rutter’s has named Mike Katz its new director of real estate. | Shutterstock

Rutter’s has named Mike Katz its new director of real estate. 

Mike Katz

Katz (pictured above) brings more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, with a background in sales and leasing, property management, training, document review, IT and operations. His expertise provides a strong foundation to support the convenience-store chain’s growth and real estate strategy, the York, Pennsylvania-based retailer said.

In his new role, Katz will focus on identifying new Rutter’s locations. 

“I’m excited to be part of the Rutter’s team,” Katz said. “Collaboration is key, and I’m eager to work alongside a strong group of professionals as we expand into new areas.”

This appointment is part of several strategic hires as Rutter’s grows its team and footprint, the company said. On Tuesday, Rutter’s opened its 93rd store at 641 Waltz Mill Road in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, off Route 70 at Exit 74.

  • Rutter’s is No. 79 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count.

York, Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s operates 93 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia.

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