Paul Rowton currently serves as Executive Vice President of GES Inc., a family owned supermarket chain that operates twelve stores across the state of Arkansas.  They own and operate locations under the Edwards Food Giant banner as well as some cost-plus stores that operate as Edwards Cash Saver.  Over the past 50+ years, Edwards has become known as “The Meat People” and have successfully operated and succeeded against larger chains like Wal Mart and Kroger by placing a heavy focus on their Meat operations.  Paul has been with the company since 2002, when he started out as a Store Director.  Since 2009, the company has opened 9 new locations with an emphasis on high quality fresh departments.  Prior to joining GES, Paul was a Strategic Account Manager with Hershey Foods. Paul and his wife Ashley have two sons, JP and William.