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More Than a Job: Careers Built in Convenience

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Pavilion 9
ADD TO CALENDAR 10/06/2026 12:30:00 PM 10/06/2026 1:15:00 PM America/Los_Angeles NACS Show - More Than a Job: Careers Built in Convenience Pavilion 9
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About The Session

Hear how real career journeys into leadership roles within the convenience industry often begin at the store level. Through personal stories and practical examples, attendees will explore how to identify internal talent, create visible career pathways and help frontline employees see convenience retail as a long-term profession with meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership.

WHO'S SPEAKING

Speakers

01/02

Aisha Jefferson

Corporate Communications Manager

QuikTrip

Aisha Jefferson is an accomplished communications professional with 23 years of experience at QuikTrip Corporation, one of the nation’s leading convenience retailers. As Corporate Communications Manager, she helps drive clear, strategic…

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Jhaddaka (JD) Leverette

Retail Analyst/I.T Manager

Prince Oil/Junction Management

Jhaddaka (JD) Leverette is an accomplished IT Manager/Retail Analyst in the oil and gas industry, with over 25 years of retail operations knowledge and 15 years of experience driving digital transformation, business continuity, and operational…

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