SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lewis to senior category manger, food and beverage.

Lewis has been with Bartells for 34 years. Beginning his career at store level, he has advanced in the company through multiple positions.

He successfully led two districts as a district manager for eleven years and was most recently the director of CareClinic, the Kaiser Permanente operated clinics in 5 Bartells locations.

After launching and guiding CareClinic through success, he is returning to his original concentration of being a merchant. His decades of experience and passion for people are a great addition to the category management role and merchant team.

“I’m very excited for John to join the merchandising team. His longstanding knowledge of Bartell’s structure and store operations will serve him well in his new position.” said Tammy Murry, director of merchandising.