Jeb A. Kratzig is a general manager with nearly two decades of experience leading high-volume retail operations. His career has been defined by accountability, structure, and trust, values that have allowed him to guide teams to consistent performance while maintaining stability in fast-changing environments. Over the years, he has promoted employees into leadership positions, improved profitability through disciplined planning, and developed a reputation for transforming underperforming teams into steady performers.

He was born in 1978 in Bellingham, Washington, where he grew up with a strong interest in sports. In high school, he excelled in football and earned recognition as the 1996 Bellingham Herald Football Player of the Year. The following year, he was honored as an All-State Quarterback. These accomplishments reflected not only athletic ability but also the discipline and teamwork that would later shape his approach to leadership.

In 2008, he entered the grocery and retail industry. Within a year, he was promoted to leadership, which marked the beginning of steady career growth. From 2009 onward, he worked in Washington and California, where he learned to manage diverse employee groups, handle scheduling challenges, and balance customers' needs with operational demands. These early experiences laid the foundation for his later responsibilities as a general manager.

Since 2014, Jeb Kratzig has served as a General Manager, a role he continues to hold. He is based in Cathedral City, California, overseeing a large store with over 90 employees working multiple shifts. His position requires a mix of scheduling expertise, communication, and accountability. He works directly with assistant managers, senior crew members, and floor leads to ensure that expectations are clear and execution stays aligned with broader business goals.
  • La Quinta, CA
  • JoinedSeptember 19, 2025




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