Retail Council welcomes new President and CEO

ALBANY, NY (08/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Retail Council of New York State Chairman Tom Zapf of Macy's today announced that Ted Potrikus becomes the statewide trade association's new President and Chief Executive Officer beginning September 1, 2014.

Mr. Potrikus succeeds James R. Sherin, who retires after serving the Council's President and CEO since 2004. Mr. Sherin's retirement caps a 30-year career with the association.

"I know I speak for all of our members when I thank Jim Sherin for his decades of dedicated service to New York's retailers," Mr. Zapf said. "We're pleased to appoint Ted as the Council's new President and CEO. He's been with the Retail Council since 1989 and knows well the needs and interests of retailers large and small throughout the state. He has learned well with Jim as his mentor over the years and we look forward to a smooth leadership transition."

"It's an honor to have the Board's confidence as we embark on an ambitious new era at the Retail Council," Mr. Potrikus said. "Like the industry we serve, our association faces unique challenges in the years ahead. I know that our Board of Directors and all of our members will help guide the Retail Council through these challenges to new growth and new opportunities. I'm excited to take the reins."

Mr. Potrikus, 51, joined the Retail Council in 1989 as its Director of Public Affairs. He most recently has served as the Council's Executive Vice President and Director of Government Affairs, representing the association before state and local legislatures, in the press, and in a wide variety of public functions. Mr. Potrikus and his wife, Angela, live in Niskayuna, New York.

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