Christopher Howald

Proudly Serving: Sobeys #639, Acton, ON

Position: Store Manager

Core Value: Get it Done with Passion and Integrity

After almost 40 years in the grocery business, Chris Howald still loves interacting with customers, and he loves to exceed their expectations. “There’s nothing better than when they see something they weren’t expecting to find, and they’re very happy about that,” he said. He takes pride in coaching new hires, and loves to see them blossom into good employees who are engaged in their work. He advises everyone to “work hard, have fun, and come to work prepared to enjoy your job.” As a proud supporter of local businesses, Chris can often be found taking day trips with his wife to visit operations at local bakeries and farms with the hopes of finding new suppliers for his store. Community involvement is important at Chris’s Sobeys in Acton, with employees rallying together to support pajama drives, treats for toys, food drives, and a silent auction that raised $2,805 for the local high school. “My Sobeys is the centre of our community and the heart of my family,” said Chris.