A historic change is coming to H-E-B in 2026.

The Texas grocer announced on Tuesday that Roxanne Orsak, the company’s current chief operating officer, will be promoted to president next year.

Orsak will replace the current company president, Craig Boyan, who has led the company for 20 years, according to a news release.

Boyan is slated to transition to a senior advisor role, the release states.

Additionally, Orsak’s promotion marks a historic milestone for the company: she will become the first female president in H-E-B’s 120-year history.

“Roxanne is the natural choice to serve as H-E-B’s next President,” H-E-B CEO Howard Butt II said. “She has a deep understanding of our business, which she honed from a broad range of leadership roles at H-E-B during her 37-year tenure. Roxanne lead

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