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Lee Badger is the founder of Lee’s Marketplace. He began his grocery career with his wife Shari by purchasing Jack’s Foodtown in 1981 and later established Lee’s Marketplace in 1994. He built a legacy of bright, clean, friendly stores that emphasize value, cleanliness, and community commitment.

Shari Badger is the co‑founder of Lee’s Marketplace. She partnered with her husband, Lee Badger, to purchase and expand Jack’s Foodtown in 1981, and later opened the first Lee’s Marketplace store in 1994.