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Doug Cygan was admired for his ambition, which took him from an entry-level job to the helm of the Chicago-based retail chain, Jewel-Osco.

Cygan spent 38 years with the company and served in a variety of operational roles and marketing and merchandising positions, including store director, marketing director and vice president of marketing and merchandising, culminating with his promotion to president of Jewel-Osco in 2017.

Cygan served on Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Food Industry Advisory Board for more than 15 years, dedicating his time to enriching WMU Â鶹´«Ã½s’ experiences. Cygan also served on the boards of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Greater Chicago Food Depository and NorthPointe Resources.