Roundup: Latter and Blum / Associated Grocers / Gameday By Deanna B. Narveson - January 10, 2020 FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint Stepping down: After more than 40 years of leadership, Bob Merrick has announced he is stepping down from his role as president and CEO of Latter and Blum. Lacey Conway, Merrick’s daughter, will be … Already an INSIDER? Sign in.