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Ed Schlichenmayer will succeed Robert Walton as chief executive officer of the National Association of College Stores, the NACS Board announced this week.
Schlichenmayer, formerly the association's chief operating officer, will take over officially in the next few weeks. Walton, who has been CEO of NACS since 2016, has resigned but will remain with the association in an advisory role until the end of 2019 in order to work on a few ongoing initiatives.
"It's been an honor to serve as NACS' CEO," said Walton. "However, now is the right time for a leadership change, and Ed is the right person to guide NACS as it looks to the future. I look forward to working with Ed and the Board during the transition period as we continue to serve and deliver value for our members."
In addition to being the association's COO, Schlichenmayer has held several senior-level positions at NACS. Prior to that, he managed college stores and other auxiliary operations in higher education.
"I am humbled and privileged to be the next CEO of NACS, and I appreciate the confidence that the Board of Trustees have placed in me," said Schlichenmayer. "This is a critical time for NACS, and I look forward to working with our board, professional staff, members and vendors to support the growth and development of the independent campus store."