Leading Executives in Convenience Stores, C-Stores
Alex Miller
President & Chief Executive Officer, Alimentation Couche‑Tard (Circle K parent)
Led Circle K’s global operations for years and became President & CEO in September 2024, steering one of the world’s largest c‑store networks through its next phase of growth.
Website | LinkedIn | Press/Media
Joe DePinto
Chief Executive Officer, 7‑Eleven, Inc.
Long‑time chief of North America’s largest c‑store brand, credited with digital, private‑brand and M&A expansion (including Speedway) and ongoing industry leadership.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Darren Rebelez
Board Chair, President & CEO, Casey’s General Stores
Former 7‑Eleven and IHOP executive who has driven Casey’s strong foodservice and earnings momentum; elevated to Board Chair while serving as President & CEO.
Website | Investor/IR Bio | LinkedIn
Chris Gheysens
Chief Executive Officer, Wawa
Architect of Wawa’s modern growth and beloved brand; continues to lead aggressive Mid‑Atlantic and Midwest expansion and top customer‑satisfaction scores.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Travis Sheetz
President & Chief Executive Officer, Sheetz
Third‑generation leader overseeing rapid expansion and an acclaimed 24/7 made‑to‑order food program, now pushing into new states like Michigan.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Chet Cadieux
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, QuikTrip
Long‑tenured culture‑first leader credited with growing QT past 1,000 stores and keeping the brand among America’s most admired private retailers.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Scott Zietlow
Chief Executive Officer, Kwik Trip (Kwik Star)
Former Mayo Clinic trauma surgeon who took over in 2023, scaling vertically integrated food and fuel operations across the Upper Midwest.
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Andrew Clyde
President & Chief Executive Officer, Murphy USA
Has led Murphy USA since its 2013 spin‑off, expanding the Walmart‑adjacent fuel + c‑store model and acquiring QuickChek to diversify foodservice.
Website | Leadership/IR | LinkedIn
Arie Kotler
Chairman, President & CEO, ARKO Corp. (GPM Investments)
Dealmaker who built ARKO from 169 sites to thousands across multiple banners; chairs and runs one of the few pure‑play, public U.S. c‑store consolidators.
Natalie Morhous
Chief Executive Officer, RaceTrac
Third‑generation leader elevated in 2024; advancing multi‑brand growth (RaceTrac/RaceWay, Gulf) and bold foodservice strategy—including 2025 Potbelly deal.
Adam Wright
Chief Executive Officer, Pilot (Pilot Flying J)
Berkshire Hathaway appointee driving Pilot’s New Horizons modernization and energy transition, overseeing nearly 900 North American travel centers.
Website | Leadership | LinkedIn
Greg Love
Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Love’s Travel Stops
Co‑CEO of the family‑owned travel‑center giant, guiding aggressive new‑store builds, QSR partnerships and alternative‑energy investments.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Crystal Maggelet
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Adventure Guide, Maverik (incl. Kum & Go)
FJ Management chair who in 2025 also became Maverik’s CEO/Chief Adventure Guide; integrating the Kum & Go acquisition and rebranding the network under Maverik.
Arch “Beaver” Aplin III
Chief Executive Officer, Buc‑ee’s
Co‑founder and face of America’s mega‑format travel centers, famed for spotless restrooms and cult‑favorite private‑label snacks; accelerating national expansion.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Russell Colaco
Group Chief Executive Officer, EG Group (EG America)
Appointed CEO in April 2025 and based largely in the U.S.; now directly oversees EG America as the group pivots to a more U.S.‑focused growth strategy.
Website | EG America | LinkedIn
Debi Boffa
Chief Executive Officer, TravelCenters of America (a bp brand)
Former bp retail leader steering TA’s post‑acquisition growth to 300+ sites and early heavy‑duty EV charging pilots along key freight corridors.
Scott Hartman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Rutter’s
Veteran operator of the 11‑generation Pennsylvania brand; industry innovator recognized as 2025 CSP Retail Leader of the Year.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
Brian Sardelich
President, ExtraMile Convenience Stores (Chevron/Jacksons JV)
Leads a 1,100‑location franchise network; launched a major brand refresh and Southeast expansion, targeting 100+ net new sites annually.
Website | LinkedIn | Chevron/Jacksons JV Info
Douglas Yawberry
Chief Executive Officer, Weigel’s
Elevated to CEO in May 2025; accelerating commissary‑driven fresh food, loyalty and next‑gen store designs across East Tennessee.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
John Kemp
President & Chief Executive Officer, Royal Farms
Leads the Mid‑Atlantic chicken‑and‑convenience favorite through continued multi‑state growth and brand partnerships.
Website | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)
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