CEO, Chronister Oil Company dba Qik-n-EZ N Republic ST FL 6 Springfield, IL

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1 Wendy Chronister CEO, Chronister Oil Company dba Qik-n-EZ Chronister Oil Company dba Qik-n-EZ 12 stores N Republic ST FL 6 Springfield, IL (312) p (217) f wchronister@lincolnlandoil.co m Board of Directors, Vice Chairman, Convention Executive Committee, Vice The Fuels Institute Board of Chairman, Convention Advisors Company: Chronister Oil Co. operates 12 Qik-n-EZ convenience stores in central Illinois. It also has a wholesale fuels business. Industry Activities/Interests: Since November 2010, Wendy has served on the board of directors of SIGMA, where she has been a member of the Education Commission, the Legislative Committee and the Political Engagement Committee. Personal: Wendy has been CEO of Chronister Oil Co. since Previously, she was a partner at Waud Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm with more then $1 billion under management. Prior to Waud Capital, Wendy was a partner in the private equity/venture capital practice group of Kirkland and Ellis, an international law firm with over 1,300 lawyers worldwide. Wendy grew up in Springfield, Illinois, where her father founded Chronister Oil Co. in She graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1987, earning an A.B. in government. In 1992, she graduated magna cum laude from University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, Illinois. Wendy is a member of the The Economic Club of Chicago and a Vice Chair of the club's membership committee, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Young President's Organization/Chicago Chapter. She previously served on the boards of directors of Regency Hospital Company, LLC, ASG Security LLC, Acadia Healthcare LLC, Maxum Petroleum (f/k/a SPI Holdings LLC) and as Chairman of the Board of True Partners Consulting LLC. Wendy serves on the Board of Directors of the Joffrey Ballet Company of Chicago, the Board of Trustees of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation, the Women's Board of the Field Museum of Chicago, and the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.

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3 Joseph Bona President, Bona Design Lab, LLC Bona Design Lab, LLC th Ave Ste 2303 New York, NY (917) p joseph@bonadesignlab.com Company: At CBX, we believe our expertise - combining merchandising and operational know-how with creative vision and talent is a unique and powerful tool to help our clients create the most viable designs for improving both the appearance and the performance of a brands retail locations. Our award-winning team of retail consultants, architects, interior and graphic designers have unique expertise in both the science and art of retailing that has placed them at the forefront of the retail branding and store design industry. CBXs comprehensive approach to problem solving begins with a thorough knowledge of the consumer mindset, adds the specific needs and goals of the individual client, and uses the latest research techniques and imaginative design solutions to successfully build brands and substantially increase in-store traffic, enabling customers to buy more more often. Our growing interior design and architecture department is part of this multidisciplinary studio, with work that spans five continents, and a client list that includes many of the worlds bestknown brands such as Wawa, Hess, Topaz, Copec, Terpel, Oxxo, Tumi, Saks Fifth Avenue, Duane Reade and Radio Shack to name a few. Industry Activities/Interests: Joseph was President and Chief Operating Officer at CDI Group, where he worked for over 20 years. He became partner and assumed control of day-today operations guiding the firms international expansion throughout the Pacific Rim and Europe. CDI was sold in 1999 and after working at FutureBrandColeman for a brief stint, Joseph started GroupRed with Owen Coleman in 2001which he merged with CBX in 2007 where he now leads the Retail activities for the firm. He has recently been featured on the Discovery Channel's Modern Marvel series bringing his expertise on store design to television and, he has been a regular speaker at NACS in the US, Insight/NACS in Europe and has also presented at several other domestic and international trade events including: FUSE, Global Shop, Global Retailing Conference of the University of

4 Arizona's Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing, Euro Shop and IGDS. His work has led to numerous international design awards and many of his projects have been published in publications such as Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Chain Store Age Executive and DDI to name a few. Professional Member of the Retail Institute Advisory Board for F.A.R.E. retail trade group Personal: Bona and his wife live in Bayville, New Jersey. Education: Fullerton College Architecture Major Last Updated: :40:55

5 Joshua Bradstreet Business Director, Cumberland Farms, Inc. Cumberland Farms, Inc. 560 stores Crossing Blvd Framingham, MA (508) p (781) f jbradstreet@cumberlandgulf.c om Company: Cumberland Farms - Headquartered in Framingham MA, operating over 500 convenience stores in the North East and Florida. Industry activities/interests: Business Director involved in Finance, Retail Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. Focus areas include process improvement, streamlining and technology integration and incorporation. Personal:Husband and father (2 year old daughter and a 1 year old son), US Marine Corps reservist, golf and exercise enthusiast. Last Updated: :57:30

6 Richard Brindle VP Industry Development, Mondelez International Mondelez International m International Board of Directors Donegal Dr Chesterfield, VA International Regional Committee - Europe (EMEA), GSC Member Supplier Board (804) p (847) f rick.brindle@mdlz.com Supplier Exhibitor Advisory Committee Company: Mondelez International, Inc. is a global snacking powerhouse, with 2013 revenue of $35 billion. Creating delicious moments of joy in 165 countries, Mondelez International is a world leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum, candy, coffee and powdered beverages, with billiondollar brands such as Oreo, LU and Nabisco biscuits; Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate; Trident gum; Jacobs coffee and Tang powdered beverages. Mondelez International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, NASDAQ 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Industry Activities/Interests: Rick leads industry development for Mondelez International, North America, where he is responsible for Mondelez Internationals partnership development with each of the industrys largest associations in matters of business development, legislation and regulatory and food science. He also leads Mondelez Internationals industry marketing and customer engagement initiatives. Rick has been in the packaged goods industry since During his career, he has held leadership positions within Kraft Foods, Nabisco, Procter &Gamble and Safeway Food Stores. His last retailing assignment was as a store manager with Safeways Germany division. His business development leadership assignments have spanned the grocery, club, e-tailing and mass merchandiser classes of trade. He has had business development responsibility for such retailers and wholesalers as Walmart, Supervalu, Safeway, Costco, Giant Foods, PeaPod, FreshDirect.com and Amazon.com. Personal: Rick has a B.S. from Frostburg State University with majors in general business, management and marketing. He has held several board of directors and advisory positions with NACS, NACSDS, NGA, FMI, GMA, NEW and NCA. Rick has also served on the Frostburg State University College of Business Advisory Board and was named 2014 Frostburg State University College of Business Alumnus of the Year. Rick and his wife Dee have three children.

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8 Daniel Coffin AVP of Culinary Development, Sheetz, Inc. Sheetz, Inc. 541 stores Sheetz Way Claysburg, PA (814) p (814) f dcoffin@sheetz.com

9 Edward Collupy Executive Consultant, W. Capra Consulting Group W. Capra Consulting Group 15 Scorton Marsh RD East Sandwich, MA (919) p ecollupy@wcapra.com Company: Founded in 2000, W. Capra Consulting Group is a leading Retail Technology and Payments consultancy based in Chicago providing expertise and industry leading services to some of the worlds largest Fortune 500 retailers with over 90 employees working global today. Our services include strategy, solution design, roadmaps, testing and certification, system integration &delivery/implementation. The kay areas in our practice include Back Office/Retail Technology for Store Operations, Payments, Loyalty, Mobility, Security, and IT Infrastructure. Industry Activities/Interests: Information Systems and Technology leader with over 35 years' retail experience, most recently leading the IT team at The Pantry, collaborating and delivering business system solutions to cross functional teams including Store Operations, Merchandising/Marketing, and Accounting. Extensive experience including strategic positioning of the integration of Information Systems into existing operations, store acquisitions, and new operational and marketing related opportunities. Demonstrated abilities to plan, initiate, implement, and support diverse strategies. At W. Capra, provides advisory services and deliverables to further establish the W. Capra brand, develop business opportunity strategies, and deliver strategic guidance to the firm's partners, colleagues, and customers with focus on Enterprise Retail Systems and the petroleum/cstore industry. Ed has served the industry as Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Conexxus and continues to be a member of their Board of Directors. He has also been a member of VeriFones Petroleum Advisory Council, Retalix Executive Advisory Board, and in advisory roles on the NACS Technology Council and Conference Education Committee. He is a past recipient of Convenience Store News Top IT Exec of the year recognition. Personal: Ed is a graduate of Suffolk University in Boston and attended the Delivering Information Services course at Harvard Business Schools Executive Education program. As an active participant in organizations outside the industry, Ed co-founded and is currently the Chairperson of Share The Blessings, Inc., a non-profit with a charter to provide education and clean water with a focus on Ugandan villages. He and his wife Debi have two grown daughters and three grandchildren are in the process of relocating to Cape Cod, MA from Apex, NC.

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11 Lisa Dell'Alba President/CEO, Square One Markets, Inc. Square One Markets, Inc. 9 stores 2432 Emrick Blvd Bethlehem, PA (610) (14) p (610) f ldellalba@squareonemarkets. com Board of Directors Member Services Committee Company:Founded in 1971, Square One Markets Inc. operates 9 stores across five counties in Pennsylvania. They also own and operate a fuel wholesale business, Keystone Fuels. Industry Activities/Interests: Lisa began her career in the family's business as manager of the company's flagship location. She then served a variety of roles within the company before becoming human resources director and later vice president of operations. Lisa was named president of Square One Markets in 2009.She is also the president of Keystone Fuels Personal: Lisa earned a B.A. in dance and psychology from De Sales University. In her spare time she teaches ballet dance to children at the local dance studio. Last Updated: :53:21

12 Bhagdeep Dhaliwal President, Dhaliwal & Associates, Inc. Dhaliwal & Associates, Inc. 5 stores 1039 Serpentine Ln Ste A Pleasanton, CA (925) p (925) f bhagdeep.dhaliwal@gmail.co m Board of Directors Member Services Committee Company: Dhaliwal &Associates owns and operates a small chain of four convenience stores with gas and car washes, currently branded with Chevron fuel and Extra Mile stores. Additionally, the family-owned company also operates several hotels, QSRs and a small Internet-only classic car dealership. Industry Activities/Interests: Dee has been in the convenience store industry for close to three decades, beginning in the family gas station at the age of 14, working full-service on weekends. Since then, Dee has worked continuously in the family business, taking over as vice president in Dee feels strongly that the C-store industry is his community, and he is now trying to raise his children as he was raised with the spirit of giving back to the community. To this end, he dedicates much of his time to working with associations and legislators to help improve and strengthen the industry. Dee serves on the board of directors several organizations including California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA), and American Petroleum and Convenience Association (APCA) of which he is also a founding member. He was formerly on the Pacific Oil Conference (POC) board, and he is a past president of the California Service Station and Auto Repair Association (CSSARA) Personal: Dee graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communications. He currently lives in Diablo, California, with his wife and three children. In addition to spending time with his family and giving back to the community, Dee spends his free time on anything with a motor and wheels! Last Updated: :20:33

13 John Eichberger Executive Director, Fuels Institute, Fuels Institute Fuels Institute International Regional Committee - LatAm 1600 Duke St Alexandria, VA The Fuels Institute Board of Advisors, Exeutive Director, Fuels Institute The Fuels Institute Board of Directors, Executive Director, Fuels Institute (703) p (703) f jeichberger@fuelsinstitute.org The Fuels Institute Nominating Committee Company: The Fuels Institute is a nonprofit, independent think tank founded and managed by NACS, the association for convenience and fuel retailing. Drawing diverse stakeholders from the vehicle and fuels industries, the Institute encourages multi-industry collaboration. It also produces independent analytical reports to better inform business leaders and policymakers about the vehicles and fuels markets. Founded in 2013, the Fuels Institute has delivered influential reports on driver demographics and consumer behavior, future trends of vehicle technologies, the market performance and potential of E85, the effect of fuel prices on vehicle purchase decisions and the expanding role of diesel fuel in the U.S. Industry Activities/Interests: Eichberger served more than 14 years at NACS, most recently as Vice President of Government Relations and previously as Director of Motor Fuels. In these roles, he oversaw the associations comprehensive advocacy operations and represented the industry before the media and federal government. With more than 17 years of related experience, Eichberger is a recognized expert on motor fuels and the fuels retailing industry. Personal: Eichberger joined NACS in 2000 after serving two years as an energy and environment policy advisor to Rep. Greg Ganske of Iowa. He has testified before Congress, regularly speaks to a wide variety of industry groups, is frequently seen as a guest on CNBCs Squawk Box and is often quoted by national media outlets. Last Updated: :44:31

14 Brian Ferguson Chief Merchant, Pilot Travel Centers LLC Pilot Travel Centers LLC 624 stores PO BOX Lonas Dr Knoxville, TN (614) p ferg1524@yahoo.com

15 Rutter's 66 stores Derek Gaskins Chief Customer Officer, Rutter's 2295 N Susquehanna Trl Ste C York, PA (717) p (717) f derek.gaskins@rutters.com Company: Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS is celebrating its 50 th anniversary as the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 146,000 stores across the country, posted $511 billion in total sales in 2009, of which $328 billion was motor fuels sales. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,600 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries. Industry Activities/Interests: Prior to joining NACS, Derek was director of marketing at Giant Eagle Inc., which operates 220 Giant Eagle grocery stores and 150 GetGo convenience stores. Prior to joining Giant Eagle, he worked at Nabisco Foods in Detroit, Goldman Sachs in New York and Procter &Gamble in Cincinnati. Personal: Derek earned a B.B.A. in business administration from the University of Iowa and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He and his wife Tina are the parents of two children. Last Updated: :10:34

16 Anne Gauthier CFO/Co-owner, St. Romain Oil Company, LLC St. Romain Oil Company, LLC 20 stores PO Box 98 Mansura, LA (318) (117) p annie@stromainoil.com

17 Robert Graczyk VP of Human Resources, QuickChek Corporation QuickChek Corporation 146 stores PO Box Old Highway Whitehouse Station, NJ (908) p (908) f bgraczyk@qchek.com Company: QuickChek Corporation is located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Industry Activities/Interests: Graczyk began his convenience store career as a part time team member with 7-Eleven, moving on to other positions within the company as Store Manager, Area Supervisor and District Manager before accepting a training instructor position at a regional training facility. Prior to his departure from 7-Eleven in 1991, he held positions of Division Training and Division Personnel Manager. In that same year, Bob accepted a Retail Training Manager position with Amerada Hess and then was promoted to Manager Personnel Administration, and finally to Manager, Retail Recruiting and Development. In September 1997, Bob joined QuickChek Food Stores as Director, Human Resources. In 2002, he was promoted to Vice President, Human Resources. Personal: Graczyk served four years in the U.S. Navy and attended George Mason University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He then earned his MBA from Lehigh University; and attended Saint Josephs University, completing his MS in Human Resource Management in Graczyk holds the SPHR certification from the Society of Human Resources Management. He retired as a Commander in 2004 from the U.S. Naval Reserves and lives with his wife Terrie in Wescosville, Pennsylvania. They have two grown sons and three grandchildren. Graczyk also currently serves on the Boards of Financial Resources Federal Credit Union and the Mid Jersey Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Last Updated: :42:56

18 Josh Halpern VP, Small Format, Anheuser-Busch InBev Anheuser-Busch InBev 1 Busch PL Saint Louis, MO (314) p josh.halpern@anheuserbusch.com Research Committee Supplier Membership Committee

19 Ernie Harker Executive Director of CREATE, Maverik, Inc. Maverik, Inc. 288 stores S State St Ste 800 Salt Lake City, UT (801) p (801) f ernie.harker@maverik.com Company: Maverik fuels adventures in more than 270 locations across 10 western states, making it the largest independent fuel marketer in the Intermountain West. The company is known for its premium BonFire food, made fresh in every Maverik, every day, and awesome values on fuel, drinks and snacks. Maverik sells exclusive products such as Bundles, breakfast sandwiches, fresh-baked gourmet cookies, burritos, hoagies, Glacier X Sports Drink and more. Industry Activities/Interests: Ernie is responsible for all aspects of the companys brand including Culture, Research, Events, Advertising, Theming and Excitement for Maveriks chain of over 300 convenient stores located in 10 Western states. He also leads the development of Maveriks Adventure Club loyalty rewards program and mobile App experience. Personal: When not working at Maverik, Ernie is on his own adventures. He loves to compete in triathlons, camp, mountain bike, draw, watch movies and spend time with his family and 8 brothers. Last Updated: :50:41

20 Larry Jackson Managing Director, GTG Business Resources, LLC dba Good To Go Markets GTG Business Resources, LLC dba Good To Go Markets 1 stores Durham RD E Columbia, MD (443) p lrjax@goodtogomarkets.com Political Engagement Committee Company:Founded in 1993, the company's three Maryland gas and service stations offer gas, food, car wash, and automotive services. Industry Activities/Interests:Larry has worked in the convenience store industry since his family opened its first store in 1983, and joined his father full time in Larry created the Good to Go Markets brand in 2005 to bring a common identity to their locations and now serves as Good to Go Markets' managing director. He is active in the Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (WMDA). Personal: Larry lives in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and kids. Last Updated: :17:38

21 Joanne Loce Managing Partner, Fortify Leadership Group, Fortify Leadership Group Fortify Leadership Group 9838 Roseland Court Mechanicsville, VA (804) p joanne@fortifyleadershipgroup.com Company: Joanne Loce is president of Loce Consulting LLC, and is an executive coach, consultant and speaker on topics related to strategic human resources, organization and leadership development, culture, change management and talent management. She brings to her company 20 years of experience partnering with business leaders to create Human Resources strategy. Industry Activities/Interests: Joanne served as a Program Director for The Conference Board, leading 10 industry conferences on talent management, performance management and the development of emerging leaders. Her most recent corporate role was the Vice President of Talent Management and Organizational Development for Genworth Financial. Personal: Joanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Providence College, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and a Leadership Coaching Certificate from Georgetown University. She resides with her husband and four children in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Last Updated: :04:15

22 James Maxey SVP & CIO, CST Brands, Inc. CST Brands, Inc stores Bulverde RD San Antonio, TX (210) p (210) f james.maxey@cstbrands.com Company: CST Brands Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in North America. Based in San Antonio, Texas, CST employs nearly 12,000 people at some 1,900 locations throughout the Southwestern U.S. and Eastern Canada. In the U.S., CST Corner Stores proudly sell Valero fuels and signature products such as Fresh Choices baked and packaged goods, U Force energy and sport drinks, FC Soda and Flavors2Go fountain drinks. In Canada, CST is the exclusive provider of Ultramar fuel and its Dpanneur du Coin and Corner Stores sell signature coffee and pastries. Industry Activities/Interests: James has over 17 years of convenience store experience and has focused in the areas of merchandising analysis, pricebook development and store automation. His primary responsibilities include point-of-sale, back office, and price book development, testing and implementation. James is also responsible for the business to business electronic relationships for merchandise vendors and serves as chairman of the PCATS Implementation Committee. Personal: James earned a bachelor's degree in business from Texas Tech University and an M.B.A. from the University of Houston. Last Updated: :33:05

23 Rachel Mehl Category Manager, Wallis Companies Wallis Companies 64 stores E Washington St Cuba, MO (573) p (573) f rmehl@mail.wallisco.com Company: Wallis Companies is one of the nations leading petroleum marketers and offers customized lubrications solutions, fuel transport, car wash solutions and convenience store franchise management. The company provides the tools needed to keep businesses humming. Wallis has grown with the needs of its customers. Industry Activities/Interests: Rachel is responsible for overseeing the Foodservice Category, promotions, fundraising, and special events at her company. Rachel has been instrumental in helping to develop the companys new made-to-order program, roll out of new store systems, and serves as a mentor to store management and teams. Personal: Rachel resides in Cuba, Missouri. When not at work, she enjoys running in half marathons, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son. Last Updated: :06:59

24 Scott Minton Director of Real Estate Development, OnCue Marketing OnCue Marketing 58 stores N Main St Stillwater, OK (405) p s_minton@oncueexpress.com Company: OnCue Express is a growing innovator in the convenience store market that has embraced CNG as an alternative domestic fuel. As infrastructure continues to rapidly develop across the nation, fleets have an opportunity to take advantage of natural gas in their operations. Industry Activities/Interests: Mintons responsibilities at OnCue include consulting with fleets throughout Oklahoma to develop the sound business proposition around converting to compressed natural gas. From defining underserved CNG populations to guiding growth initiatives, Minton works closely with fleets and thought leaders in both government and private business. Prior to joining OnCue, he was a member of the Natural Gas Vehicle team at Chesapeake Energy, the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States. While at Chesapeake, Minton worked with fleets throughout the country, helping them understand the great abundance and price stability for CNG. Personal: Minton is a native Oklahoman, was raised in Midwest City and graduated from Oklahoma State University in Last Updated: :04:31

25 Richard Parry President & CEO, Aloha, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. dba Aloha Island Mart Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. dba Aloha Island Mart 50 stores Bishop St Ste 1700 Honolulu, HI (808) p (808) f rparry@alohagas.com Board of Directors, Vice Chairman Executive Committee, Vice Chairman Company: Aloha Petroleum operates 52 retail stations, most with a convenience store carrying the Aloha Island Mart name. Aloha also sells to wholesalers, resellers and commercial customers in Hawaii, as well as operating six fuel terminals and a fleet of fuel delivery vehicles. Aloha is a subsidiary of Sunoco LP and part of the Energy Transfer group of companies. Industry Activities/Interests: Richard has been president and CEO of Aloha Petroleum since Prior to joining the company, he was president of Mid Pac Petroleum and prior to that was senior vice president at Tesoro Petroleum. He is president of the Hawaii Petroleum Marketers Association, and on the board of the Western Petroleum Marketers Association, the Red Cross of Hawaii, and Condor Energy Services. Personal: Originally from Australia, Richard earned a degree in economics and geography and an Education degree from Monash University in Victoria, Australia. He and his wife Lani live in Honolulu, Hawaii, and are the parents of three children: Robert, Nicole and Jacquie. Last Updated: :38:05

26 Jigar Patel President, SAASOA SAASOA 1956 S University Blvd Ste 266 Mobile, AL (251) p (251) f jmp9782@gmail.com

27 Barbara Poremba VP, NRS II, The Coca-Cola Company The Coca-Cola Company 1 Coca Cola Plz Nw Atlanta, GA (203) p bporemba@coca-cola.com Company: The Coca-Cola Company, based in Atlanta GA. VP National Retail Sales, leads Food Service in Retail Center of Excellence. Her team consults with the top national retail chains to help them effectively compete with restaurants. Industry Achievements/Interests: 25+ years in CPG industry (Coca-Cola, Polaroid &Noxell/P&G) in sales &marketing leadership roles. Prior to her current role, she led the North East Food Service Business for Coca-Cola, serving National &Regional restaurants from Maine to Virginia. Personal: BA in Communications, University of Connecticut; MBA Sacred Heart University. Serves Non-profit &industry organization focused on talent development &helping young people reach their full potential. (Boys &Girls Clubs; Womens Food Service Forum; Network for Executive Women; Delta Zeta Sorority Foundation). Last Updated: :34:04

28 Sharon Porter Sr. Director, Marketing, Kerry Convenience Kerry Convenience Oakwood Rd Lake Zurich, IL (847) p (847) f sharon.porter@kerry.com Supplier Board Supplier Board Manpower Committee Company: Since 1981, Insight Beverages, an experienced leader in the C-Store industry, has been developing successful dispensed hot, frozen (un-carbonated and carbonated), cold and specialty beverage products and programs. Insight Beverages helps companies grow profitable beverage businesses by leveraging its unique development technology and valuable consumer research to create innovative on-trend dispensed beverages and customized flavors along with private label, branded products and packaging options for on-shelf retail. Industry Activities: Porter is director, sales and marketing for Insight Beverages and is responsible for the sales, marketing strategy development and execution focused on selling dispensed and private label beverage solutions targeted to convenience retailing operators, coffee roasters, distributors and national account foodservice providers. Porter joined Insight Beverages after working for Royal Buying Group, Inc., where she held the position of executive vice president, business development. In this role, she led operations and strategic direction for Royal Buying Group, a sales, marketing and corporate office out-source organization representing 30,000+ independently operated convenience retailing locations. Prior to Royal Buying Group, Sharon held operations positions with 7-Eleven, as well as independent operators, overseeing Shell, BP and Dunkin Donuts locations. Personal: Porter is a graduate of Elmhurst College and has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/marketing. She and husband Frank have one daughter. Last Updated: :10:41

29 Ted Roccagli Director of Preferred Vendor Programs, Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC 13 stores N Central Expy Dallas, TX (214) p troccagli@empirepetroleum.co m

30 Rick Sams Operations Manager, Speedway LLC Speedway LLC 2777 stores W Market ST Ste 201 Fairlawn, OH (330) p (937) f rhsams@speedway.com

31 Lisa Stewart President, Impact 21 Impact Old Rosebud Rd Ste 240 Lexington, KY (859) p (859) f lstewart@impact21.com Last Updated: :33:20

32 Cindi Summers SVP Human Resources, Casey's General Stores, Inc. Casey's General Stores, Inc stores PO Box 3001 Ankeny, IA (515) p (515) f cindi.summers@caseys.com Company: Caseys General Stores operates more than 1,900 stores across 14 Midwestern states with over 34,000 employees. Industry Activities/Interests: Cindi has spent much of her career at Fortune 500 companies in the retail, manufacturing and financial services industries. She has directed human resources, payroll, training, and technical writing functions with extensive and demonstrated experience in leadership and consulting roles involving compliance, talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and SHRM-CP (certified professional) designation through the National Society of Human Resource Management and she is an active member of the National Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Central Iowa Chapter of SHRM and the National American Payroll Association. Personal: Cindi holds an Associate degree as a Legal Assistant, a Bachelor degree in Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship and has a Masters Degree in Business Leadership. Last Updated: :31:12

33 Gray Taylor Executive Director, Conexxus Conexxus Duke St Alexandria, VA (512) p gtaylor@conexxus.org Company: Gray Taylor grew up in the convenience industry with the opening of the familys first convenience store in 1963.Involved in the family business, comprised of 87 stores, Gray gained experience in all phases of convenience store and chain retail operations.after, Gray was a Market Maker on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. Gray has been involved on a variety of projects, including recapitalization of a public alternative fuels company, heading global product management for three of the worlds largest retail petroleum equipment and systems suppliers and previously serving as vice president of research &technology for NACS. Gray currently consults with NACS on card payment policy and serves as executive director for Conexxus ( a nonprofit focused on interoperability, card payment policy and security issues within the petroleum and convenience retail segment. Industry Activities/Interests:Under Grays leadership, PCATS is a member of the Boston and Atlanta Federal Reserve Banks Mobile Payment Initiative Workgroup &Faster Payments Workgroup, Richmond Federal Reserve Banks Payments Roundtable, ANSI X9 Standards Body, Coalition of Associations for Data Security (CARDS), PCI, Worldwide Web Consortium, National Petroleum Energy Credit Association, FS-ISAC and Smart Card Alliance. Personal:Gray graduated from Denison University with a BA in economics. He lives in Georgetown, Texas, with his wife Rachel and their five kids. Last Updated: :59:33

34 Mike Thompson Chief Executive Officer, Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc. Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association, Inc S Kirkwood Rd Stafford, TX (281) p (281) f mthompson@ghraonline.com

35 Josh Tuck Corporate Purchasing Supervisor, QuikTrip Corporation QuikTrip Corporation 744 stores 4705 S 129th East Ave PO Box 3475 Tulsa, OK (918) p (918) f joshtuck@quiktrip.com

36 Nichole Upshaw Executive Director of HR, RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. 433 stores Galleria Pkwy SE Ste 900 Atlanta, GA (770) p (770) f nupshaw@racetrac.com Company: Headquartered in Atlanta, RaceTrac is a third-generation led, family-owned company that is comprised of two operating divisions: RaceTrac and RaceWay, and a mix of subsidiaries. RaceTrac owns and operates more than 400 RaceTrac retail fuel and convenience stores across four southern states: Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. RaceTrac also owns nearly 300 contractor-operated RaceWay retail fuel and convenience stores in 12 states across the Southeast. Industry Activities/Interests: Nichole is responsible for RaceTrac's most valued asset, its people. She leads the Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Performance and Talent Management, Learning, and Field HR teams. She began her career as a recruiter in RaceTrac's South Florida market in Personal: Nichole lives in Kennesaw, Georgia, with her husband Donnie. Her hobbies include reading and traveling. Last Updated: :19:24

37 Melissa Vonder haar Senior Account Manager, isee Store Innovations, LLC isee Store Innovations, LLC E 8th ST Brooklyn, NY (314) p melissa@iseeinnovation.com Company: isee Store Innovations is a global design and manufacturing team that loves a challenge. The company enjoys designing and producing in-store solutions that delivers results for brands and retailers. Industry Activities/Interests: Melissa joined the isee team in 2016, coming on as the senior account manager in charge of the companys largest client, Anheuser-Busch. In this position, Melissa utilizes her vast industry knowledge to explore opportunities with AB (as well as other East Coast clients), oversee sales and creative projects and build relationships. Personal: Melissa grew up in the convenience world, as the daughter of former NACS Supplier Board Chair, Joe Vonder Haar, and is excited to build on that legacy. During her free time, she is an avid homebrewer and frequent chili competition winner alongside her husband in Brooklyn. Last Updated: :23:31

38 Hubert Williams CIO, VP of CONNECT, Maverik, Inc. Maverik, Inc. 288 stores S State St Ste 800 Salt Lake City, UT (385) p hubert.williams@maverik.com Company: Maverik fuels adventures in more than 270 locations across 10 western states, making it the largest independent fuel marketer in the Intermountain West. The company is known for its premium BonFire food, made fresh in every Maverik, every day, and awesome values on fuel, drinks and snacks. Maverik sells exclusive products such as Bundles, breakfast sandwiches, fresh-baked gourmet cookies, burritos, hoagies, Glacier X Sports Drink and more. Industry Activities/Interests: Prior to joining Maverik, Hubert was Director of Solutions Delivery for Wawa, responsible for technology related to their operations. He has 24 years of experience in IT, with 21 years of that in convenience store IT management with Wawa, Sunoco and Stripes. Personal: Hubert earned a BS in Computer Science from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, an MBA from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, and is working on his dissertation for a PhD in Digital Communications from Indiana State University. His favorite adventures include motorcycle riding, skiing and hiking. He also served two tours with the U.S. Army. Last Updated: :24:58

39 Mark Zietlow Owner & Real Estate Development Manager, Kwik Trip, Inc. Kwik Trip, Inc. 521 stores Oak ST La Crosse, WI (608) p (608) f mzietlow@kwiktrip.com Company: Founded in 1965 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Kwik Trip Inc., is one of the largest independently held convenience store chains in the United States. Today, Kwik Trip owns and operates more than 475 Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Hearty Platter Restaurants and Tobacco Outlet Plus stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iow, and employs over 14,000 people. Kwik Trip continues to grow through new initiatives like a strong focus on food and value priced commodities, as well as its newest endeavor natural gas and other alternate fuels. Industry Activities/Interests: As Kwik Trips real estate development manager, Mark is responsible for strategically planning the development of new markets and analyzing saturation of current markets for the chain. Mark joined Kwik Trip in 2009 as a retail coworker and later participated in the companys G3 (Third Generation) Intern Program from , which allowed him to experience diverse aspects of company Convention Content Committee. Personal: Mark is a graduate of St. Olaf College with a degree in chemistry, and is currently pursuing Masters an MBA degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Labovitz School of Business and Economics. He lives in Rochester, Minn. Last Updated: :50:39

40 Dean Zurliene Vice President Sales National Convenience, Monster Beverage Company Monster Beverage Company 13 Fox Holw Edwardsville, IL (618) p dean.zurliene@monsterenergy.com Supplier Membership Committee

41 Drew Mize SVP and General Manager, Global Retail, PDI PDI Trowbridge DR Arlington, TX (254) p dmize@profdata.com Supplier Board Company: PDI provides software, hardware, and professional services to convenience retailers and wholesale petroleum marketers. Over 500 companies operating more than 50,000 locations worldwide rely on PDIs software for retail automation, business intelligence, financial reporting, workforce management and end-to-end supply fuel chain management including logistics to deliver a compelling ROI for the convenience retail and wholesale petroleum industry customers. For more information about PDI, visit Industry Activities/Interests: Drew entered the convenience store automation technology business immediately after college in 1995, beginning with a business analyst position at TMI Services, Inc. He left the industry briefly in 1997 to pursue other interests, but returned to TMI in 1999 as vice president and led the convenience store automation division. Drew joined the Pinnacle Corporation in 2005 as the vice president of retail solutions, overseeing product management functions for the retail technology division. He acquired more responsibilities for the business over the years, eventually being promoted to President. In December 2016, after Pinnacle sold its retail convenience and wholesale fuel solutions assets to PDI, Drew accepted a position with PDI as the Vice President PDI/Pinnacle Operations where he is responsible for the integration and strategic direction of the acquired Pinnacle assets, customers, and employees into PDIs organization. Drew has long been active in Conexxus and currently serves on its Board of Advisors and Board of Directors. Personal: Drew earned a B.B.A. in marketing from the University of Texas, Arlington. He and his wife Jenny are the parents of two girls: Ellie and Mallie. Last Updated: :21:50

42 Bob Hughes V.P., Supplier Relations & Expositions, NACS NACS Supplier Board 1600 Duke St Alexandria, VA Supplier Board Executive Committee Supplier Board Nominating Committee (703) p (703) f bhughes@convenience.org Supplier Leaders Committee Company: Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS is celebrating its 50 th anniversary as the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 146,000 stores across the country, posted $511 billion in total sales in 2009, of which $328 billion was motor fuels sales. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,600 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries. Industry Activities/Interests: Bob began his career in 1987 as an operations manager for CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. He later served as operations manager for PCIA and senior events manager for CoreExpress. Bob joined NACS is 2002 as director of expo and advertising and was promoted to his current position in Personal: Bob is a graduate of George Mason University. He and his wife Kathy are the parents of a son, Ryan. Last Updated: :10:35

43 Theresa Moore Director, Training & Development, NACS NACS Park Ave Richmond, VA (804) p tmoore@convenience.org Last Updated: :07:01

44 Doug Reed Chief Marketing Officer & VP, Training & Development, NACS NACS Duke St Alexandria, VA (703) p (703) f dreed@convenience.org Company: NACS is the association for convenience and fuel retailing. Industry Activities/Interests: Prior to joining NACS, Reed was Director, Interactive Technology for OTM Partners, leading the strategy and execution of the We Card retailertraining program's transition to virtual learning. Reed also has retail small business experience, serving as owner/operator of The Local, an Irvington, Va.-based restaurant. Earlier in his career, Reed worked as Director, Professional Development for Collegiate Funding Services and held a number of positions at Capital One. Personal: Reed earned his M.Ed. in instructional technology from the University of Virginia and a B.A. in education from Southern Illinois University. He is a past president of the International Society for Performance Improvement, D.C. Chapter (ISPIDC), and a past president of the American Marketing Association, D.C. Chapter (AMADC). Last Updated: :02:01