Jesus Von Chong Biography and Net Worth

EVP– Local/Regional Merchandising of PriceSmart

Jesus Von Chong has been Executive Vice President – Local/Regional Merchandising since August 2018. He previously served as Executive Vice President – Chief Merchandising Officer from September 2016 through July 2018 and was Executive Vice President – Foods Merchandising from November 2015 through August 2016. Mr. Von Chong served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Central America beginning in 2003, added Colombia to his responsibilities in March 2011 and the Caribbean Region in April 2015. He served as a Regional Merchandising Director for Panama, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic from 2000 to 2003. He was first employed by the Company as a buyer in the Company’s operations in Panama in 1996. Mr. Von Chong progressed to head Buyer in 1998, Warehouse Manager for Via Brasil Operations in 1999 and to Panama’s Country Manager in 2000.

What is Jesus Von Chong's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Jesus Von Chong is at least $2.16 million as of January 17th, 2023. Mr. Von Chong owns 25,134 shares of PriceSmart stock worth more than $2,162,781 as of March 29th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Von Chong may own. Learn More about Jesus Von Chong's net worth.
How do I contact Jesus Von Chong?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Von Chong and other PriceSmart executives is 9740 SCRANTON ROAD, SAN DIEGO CA, 92121. PriceSmart can also be reached via phone at (858) 404-8800 and via email at ir@pricesmart.com. Learn More on Jesus Von Chong's contact information.
Has Jesus Von Chong been buying or selling shares of PriceSmart?: Jesus Von Chong has not been actively trading shares of PriceSmart in the last ninety days. Most recently, Chong Jesus Von sold 1,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.41, for a transaction totalling $70,410.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 25,134 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,769,684.94. Learn More on Jesus Von Chong's trading history.
Who are PriceSmart's active insiders?: PriceSmart's insider roster includes Sherry Bahrambeygui (Director), Ana Bianchi (EVP), Juan Biehl (EVP), Rodrigo Calvo (EVP- Real Estate and Construction), Jeffrey Fisher (Director), Gordon Hanson (Director), John Hildebrandt (President - COO), Paul Kovaleski (EVP – Chief Merchandising Officer), Michael McCleary (EVP & CFO), David Price (EVP and Chief Transformation Officer), Robert Price (Founder, Interim CEO & Chairman), Christopher Souhrada (EVP --Club Operations), Francisco Velasco (EVP), Jesus Von Chong (EVP– Local/Regional Merchandising), and Edgar Zurcher (Director). Learn More on PriceSmart's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of PriceSmart?: During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 32 times. They sold a total of 85,556 shares worth more than $7,473,418.46. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 12th when Director Jeffrey Fisher sold 200 shares worth more than $19,004.00. Insiders at PriceSmart own 17.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at PriceSmart.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/12/2025.

Jesus Von Chong Insider Trading History at PriceSmart

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
1/17/2023	Sell	1,000	$70.41	$70,410.00	25,134
11/11/2022	Sell	2,300	$71.69	$164,887.00	26,134
7/28/2022	Sell	719	$66.73	$47,978.87	26,939
11/7/2019	Sell	1,580	$76.35	$120,633.00	24,580
7/17/2019	Sell	818	$62.41	$51,051.38	25,883
5/11/2018	Sell	300	$83.46	$25,038.00	26,701
11/13/2017	Sell	620	$80.28	$49,773.60	27,001
4/21/2016	Sell	900	$84.36	$75,924.00	27,621

Jesus Von Chong Buying and Selling Activity at PriceSmart

PriceSmart Company Overview

PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. The company provides basic and private label consumer products under the Member's Selection brand, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, meat, produce, deli, seafood, and poultry. It offers electronics, large and small appliances, automotive, hardware, sporting goods, seasonal products, clothing, domestics, and home furnishing products. In addition, the company offers food and bakery services, as well as health services, such as optical, audiology, and pharmacy. Further, it operates an e-commerce platform for online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services. PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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