Deceased: CEO of Market of Choice
Market of Choice CEO Rick Wright Passes Away
Rick Wright, the CEO of Oregon-based independent grocer Market of Choice, passed away on June 29. Wright was a prominent figure in Oregon's grocery industry, known for his commitment to fostering a robust local food economy and his vision of his business as a force for sustaining local economies, fostering innovation, and nourishing community spirit.
Wright worked with his father to grow a small discount grocery chain into the largest independent family-owned grocer in Oregon. Today, Market of Choice operates stores in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Medford, and the Portland metro area, stocking over 7,000 locally sourced products. The company has developed meaningful relationships with local farmers, ranchers, fisherfolk, and food and beverage producers across Oregon.
In his personal life, Rick Wright enjoyed traveling, auto racing, and surfing. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, his mother, Marsha, his siblings Suzyn, Craig, and Laurie, his children Zach, Staci, and Sydney, and his grandchildren, Mina and Finley.
While Rick Wright was known for his philanthropic activities in Lane County and beyond, there is no detailed public information or verified records on his philanthropic activities or organizations specifically associated with his name. Most information about Rick Wright focuses on his role as the keyboardist of Pink Floyd and his musical contributions rather than his philanthropic endeavors.
Market of Choice, which was founded in 1979, is committed to fostering a robust local food economy. The company has a long history of supporting local farmers, ranchers, and food producers, and its stores across the state stock over 7,000 locally sourced products.
No further details about Rick Wright's personal life or career were provided in the context of his death. There is also no information about the opening of the 12th Oregon Store, the annual product experience show by Market of Choice, or the passing of several industry veterans such as Charles Krasne, the CEO of Krasdale Foods, Carol Rabb Goldberg, Onetime Stop & Shop President, and Salvatore "Chip" Cingari, a longtime exec with Cingari Family ShopRites.
In tribute to Rick Wright's life and legacy, Market of Choice customers and employees are encouraged to continue supporting local food producers and to remember the impact Wright had on the Oregon grocery industry.
The business acumen and finance expertise demonstrated by Rick Wright were instrumental in growing Market of Choice, an Oregon-based independent grocer, from a small discount chain to a significant player in the local food economy. This business, with stores in various cities across Oregon, stocks over 7,000 locally sourced products and maintains partnerships with numerous local food and beverage producers.
