James C.  Pappas net worth and biography

James Pappas Biography and Net Worth

James C. Pappas has served as a member of the Board since September 2023. Mr. Pappas is a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Pappas founded JCP Investment Management in Houston in June 2009 and is the Managing Member and owner of the firm. From 2007 until 2009, he was a private investor, in addition to consulting with several businesses. From 2005 until 2007, he worked in the Investment Banking/Leveraged Finance Division of Goldman Sachs, where he advised private equity groups and corporations on appropriate leveraged buyout, recapitalization and refinancing alternatives. Prior to that, he was an investment banker at Banc of America Securities, where he focused on consumer and retail investment banking. Mr. Pappas has served on the board of directors of Panera Brands Inc., which includes the fast casual concept Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. bagels and its regional brands and Caribou Coffee, since May 2025 and the board of directors of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain, since December 2024. He has been the chairman of the board of directors of Innovative Food Holdings, Inc., a direct-to-chef and restaurant specialty food platform, since 2023, and a director since 2020. Mr. Pappas served as a director of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., a specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of leather and leather related products, from 2016 to January 2025. Mr. Pappas has previously served on the boards of several public companies, including food-related businesses such as Jamba, Inc., The Pantry, Inc., and Morgan’s Foods, Inc. He currently also serves as Secretary for the Endowment Advisory Board of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Houston and on the Methodist Hospital Gastro Division’s Advisory Board in Houston.

Mr. Pappas’s thorough understanding of restaurant and food businesses, in addition to his expertise in corporate finance and experience on several public company boards, make him a valuable addition to our Board.

What is James C. Pappas' net worth?

The estimated net worth of James C. Pappas is at least $7.16 million as of January 2nd, 2026. Mr. Pappas owns 192,178 shares of United Natural Foods stock worth more than $7,161,898 as of January 31st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Pappas may own. Learn More about James C. Pappas' net worth.

How do I contact James C. Pappas?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Pappas and other United Natural Foods executives is 313 IRON HORSE WAY, PROVIDENCE RI, 02908. United Natural Foods can also be reached via phone at (401) 528-8634 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on James C. Pappas' contact information.

Has James C. Pappas been buying or selling shares of United Natural Foods?

In the last ninety days, James C. Pappas has bought $573,000.00 of United Natural Foods stock. Most recently, on Monday, January 5th, James C. Pappas bought 2,000 shares of United Natural Foods stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $33.30 per share, with a total value of $66,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 194,178 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,466,127.40. Learn More on James C. Pappas' trading history.

Who are United Natural Foods' active insiders?

United Natural Foods' insider roster includes Ann Bates (Director), Danielle Benedict (Insider), Eric Dorne (COO), Richard Esper (CAO), Michael Funk (Director), Paul Green (Insider), John Howard (CFO), Alexander Jr (CEO), Louis Martin (Insider), James Pappas (Director), Peter Roy (Director), Steven Spinner (CEO), and Michael Stigers (CEO). Learn More on United Natural Foods' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of United Natural Foods?

During the last year, United Natural Foods insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 17,000 shares worth more than $573,000.00. During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 25,355 shares worth more than $879,742.06. The most recent insider tranaction occured on January, 5th when Director James C Pappas bought 2,000 shares worth more than $66,600.00. Insiders at United Natural Foods own 2.4% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at United Natural Foods.

Information on this page was last updated on 1/5/2026.

James C. Pappas Insider Trading History at United Natural Foods

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
1/5/2026Buy2,000$33.30$66,600.00194,178View SEC Filing Icon  
1/2/2026Buy15,000$33.76$506,400.00192,178View SEC Filing Icon  
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James C. Pappas Buying and Selling Activity at United Natural Foods

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United Natural Foods Company Overview

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United Natural Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Wholesale and Retail. The company offers grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, wellness and personal care items, and bulk and foodservice products. It also provides nuts, dried fruit, seeds, trail mixes, granola, natural and organic snack items, and confections under the Woodstock Farms Manufacturing name; organic, non-GMO project verified, and specialty food and non-food items under the Blue Marble brand name; pet food under the WILD HARVEST brand name; and various products under the ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY, SHOPPERS VALUE, Field Day, EQUALINE, CULINARY CIRCLE, and STONE RIDGE CREAMERY brand names. In addition, the company provides home, health and beauty care, and pharmacy products, as well as private label products through a network of Cub Foods and Shoppers retail grocery stores; and retail store support, pricing strategy, shelf and planogram management, advertising, couponing, ecommerce, consumer convenience, store design, equipment sourcing, electronic payments processing, network and data hosting, point-of-sale hardware and software, automation tools, sustainability, and administrative back-office solution services. Further, it offers consumer and trade marketing programs, and programs to support suppliers in understanding its markets. The company serves chains, independent retailers, and supernatural chains, as well as foodservice, ecommerce, conventional military business, and other sales customers. United Natural Foods, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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