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1 Jared Scheeler CEO, The Hub Convenience Stores, Inc. The Hub Convenience Stores, Inc. 6 stores th St W Dickinson, ND (701) p (701) f jared@hubconvenience.com Board of Directors, Vice Chairman, Member Services Executive Committee, Vice Chairman, Member Services Political Engagement Committee Company: The Hub Convenience Stores is a growing chain of six stores operating in western North Dakotas Bakken oil region. It has established itself as the first upscale convenience chain based in North Dakota with a strong focus on foodservice and healthy food and snack options. The Hub is also a franchisee of Godfathers Pizza, Schlotzskys Deli, and Cinnabon. Industry Activities/Interests:Scheeler began his career in the convenience industry in 1998 while attending college. He held multiple roles with the Minneapolis-based Bobby &Steves Auto World, most recently as Director of Convenience Store Operations for the 8-store chain. In 2014, Scheeler founded The Hub Convenience Stores in southwest North Dakota. During his industry career, Scheeler has been an active partner with the Minnesota Service Station Association as well as the ND Petroleum Marketers Association on state level industry and political affairs. In 2008, Scheeler was named to the Philip Morris USA Retail Sales Associate Council. In 2013 National Petroleum News named him National Legislative Leader of the Year. He has served on the CSP Fare Advisory Council since Recently, Scheeler hosted one of the first NACS In Store events with ND Congressman Kevin Cramer. He also testified on behalf of NACS in front of the House Small Business Committee in Washington, D.C. regarding EMV. In 2015, The Hub won the North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehab Regional Employer of the Year under Scheelers leadership. Jared was named one of the Convenience Industrys Top 40 under 40 by Convenience Store Decisions in late Scheeler is a 5-star NACSPAC member. Personal: Scheeler attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where he studied business and psychology. He also coaches high school basketball and is an avid volunteer for Dickinson Catholic Schools, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Special Olympics. Scheeler and his wife DeAnn live in Dickinson, North Dakota, with their three children, and are

2 expecting a fourth in the summer of Last Updated: :22:36

3 Jamison Balousek Chief Operating Officer, Marine View Ventures Marine View Ventures 6 stores 1409 Alexander Ave E Fife, WA (253) p (253) f jamey@marineviewventures.c om

4 Kim Canna Marketing Director, Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems 28 stores 570 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY (585) p (888) f kimcanna@deltasoniccarwash.com Company: Delta Sonic Car Wash opened its first car wash in 1967 in Niagara Falls. Gasoline and convenience stores were added in the late 1970s, with Detail Shops and Oil Changes after that. Today Delta Sonic operates 29 locations in 3 states: New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Industry Activities/Interests: In her current position Kim oversees advertising and marketing for all of Delta Sonic and its multiple profit centers. Prior to joining Delta Sonic in 2001, she was an account executive at The Wolfe Company, where she developed advertising campaigns and sales promotions for various national clients. Kim also has served as a customer service representative for the Fisher-Price Toy Company. Kim is vice president of the Jacob Randall Foundation for Morquio and a team member of Maple West Elementary Shared Decision Making Team. Personal: Kim earned a B.B.A. in business management from St. Bonaventure University. She and her husband Angelo are the parents of two children: Ava and Scarlet. Last Updated: :10:30

5 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 Convention Content 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

6 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 Convention Content 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

7 Christine Hogan President, Wheels Convenience Stores Wheels Convenience Stores 21 stores 204 Spring Hill Rd Trumbull, CT (203) p (203) f chogan@consumerspetroleum.com

8 Clay Lambert Managing Director, Metro Petro Metro Petro 1 stores PO Box Minneapolis, MN (612) p clay@metropetrogas.com

9 Lonnie Mcquirter Partner, Lonvigsons Service Center dba 36 Lyn Refuel Station Lonvigsons Service Center dba 36 Lyn Refuel Station 1 stores Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN (612) p lonnie@36lyn.com Last Updated: :25:48

10 Don Muscatell SVP of Operations, GPM Investments, LLC GPM Investments, LLC 507 stores 1410 Commonwealth DR Ste 202 Wilmington, NC (910) p (910) f dmuscatell@gpminvestments. com Last Updated: :24:09

11 Rachel Wallis-Andreasson Board of Directors, Wallis Companies Wallis Companies 64 stores E Washington St Cuba, MO (636) p (636) f rachel.andreasson@wallisco.c om Board of Directors Last Updated: :08:59

12 C.J. Watson VP of Sales, JUUL Labs JUUL Labs 19 Clara Ave Saint Louis, MO (314) p cj@juul.com Supplier Board Company: Anheuser-Busch has made a lasting impact on many areas of the brewing industry and American history, maintaining a company legacy that started in St. Louis in The Anheuser-Busch team continues to lead the industry through innovations in brewing, packaging and marketing just as Adolphus Busch did more than 100 years ago. Whether lending resources or raising funds for veterans and dependents of military families, Anheuser- Busch, its employees and its extensive family of wholesalers, have supported Americas armed forces for more than 150 years. Anheuser-Busch eagerly welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to our brewery tour centers, Grants Farm and Warm Spring Ranch to enjoy our hospitality, sample our beers and learn more about the company. Industry Activities/Interests: CJ took over the role of vice president, sales small format in August 2014, with overall responsibility for the convenience, drug, and dollar format channels. Prior to accepting the VP role, CJ was responsible for Anheuser-Busch category management for all classes of trade, including on- and off-premise. As a team leader, CJ has helped to standardize the planogram process, increasing efficiency and accuracy, ultimately decreasing the reset cycle time and has led his team to be recognized three times as recipient of the Progressive Grocers Category Captains best practice with the Balanced Portfolio Approach, Your Balanced Portfolio Approach and Retail Price Optimization platforms. Personal: CJ earned his bachelors of science degree in finance and banking from the University of Missouri and his MBA from the University of Florida. He lives with his wife, Tracy, in St. Louis. Last Updated: :46:23

13 John Zikias Executive Advisor, Holmes Oil Company, Inc. Holmes Oil Company, Inc. 25 stores 100 Europa Dr Ste 550 Chapel Hill, NC (919) p (919) f jzikias@holmesoil.com Company: Headquartered in Chapel Hill, the Holmes Oil Company owns Cruizers Convenience Marketplace and operates 25 locations throughout central North Carolina. The company prides itself on fast and friendly customer service, quality products and clean and orderly stores. Industry Activities/Interests: John began his convenience store career with 7-Eleven in Houston, TX and through his career has held senior level positions with Circle K, lmpact 21 Group, srcg in London England, Thorntons lnc. based in Louisville, l(y and Holmes Oil in Chapel Hill, NC. ln his current role John is responsible for the all aspects of the companies Cruizers convenience store business. Zikias has been an active member of the National Association of Convenience Stores, serving on the NACS metrics committee, NACSPAC committee, Membership Committee, Convention Content Committee and R&D Committee. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Kentucky Retail Federation and was chair of its finance committee. He has also been a frequent speaking at the NACS State of the Industry Conference, the annual NACS Show, NACS Leadership Conference, CSP Convenience Retailing University and Outlook Leadership conferences. Personal:John has a bachelors of science degree marketing from University of Phoenix.He has More than 35 years of experience in operations, marketing and category management within the convenience store industry.he is actively involved in the community in Chapel Hill, including participating in the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce and the North Carolina Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association. He is also an avid scuba diver logging over 500 dives over the past 20 years. Last Updated: :23:47

14 Jason Groff VP, Digital Commerce Solutions, First Data Corporation First Data Corporation Brookside Pkwy Alpharetta, GA (404) p jason.groff@firstdata.com

15 Sharon Porter Sr. Director, Marketing, Kerry Convenience Kerry Convenience Millington RD Beloit, WI (630) p (847) f sharon.porter@kerry.com Convention Content Committee Supplier Board Supplier Board Manpower Committee Company: Kerry Convenience proudly offers a wide variety of products and services specifically designed for convenience retailers. Fueled by cutting-edge beverage and food technology, in-depth channel experience and intimate knowledge of our customers businesses, we create custom, on-trend taste experiences to drive business growth. Kerry is taking convenience to a whole new level through the acquisition of Insight Beverages the convenience channel expert. Industry Activities/Interests: Sharon is Senior Director, Marketing for Kerry Convenience where she 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, which was later acquired by Kerry, 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: :27:35

16 Michael Davis Vice President, Member Services, NACS NACS International Board of Directors International Regional Committee - Asia 1600 Duke St Alexandria, VA International Regional Committee - Europe (EMEA) International Regional Committee - LatAm (703) p (703) f mdavis@convenience.org Company: NACS was founded August 14, 1961, as the National Association of Convenience Stores. It is an international trade association representing more than 2,100 retail and 1,600 supplier company members. NACS member companies do business in nearly 50 countries worldwide, with the majority of members based in the United States. The U.S. convenience store industry, with 154,195 stores (as of December 31, 2015) across the country, posted $547.8 billion in total sales in Industry Activities/Interests: Michael is currently the VP, Member Services at NACS, The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, responsible for providing products, services, information, and advice to its retail and supplier members. Prior to NACS, Mr. Davis spent a total of 14 years in grocery, discount, and specialty retailing and 10 years in his own a convenience food and beverage store. He also has over 16 years of retail industry consulting experience with Clear Thinking Group LLC, KPMG Consulting, and Deloitte and Touche. Michael is a regular speaker at industry meetings and trade shows. Last Updated: :48:53