Convenience Connect is an exclusive opportunity for NACS supplier members to hear directly from convenience retailers about how they discover new products and maximize their time at the NACS Show. During this 90-minute session, a panel of retail leaders will share what they look for in new products, how they evaluate potential supplier partners, and tips for making meaningful connections. The session concludes with 30 minutes of networking over light refreshments, giving you the chance to continue the conversation and build valuable relationships. Don't miss this unique supplier opportunity to gain insights and make connections that can help grow your business.
Purchasing Manager
Max Distributing
Chris Everson is an accomplished distribution, purchasing, and business development professional with extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods, convenience retail, alternative wellness, and distribution industries. As Purchasing Manager…
President
Matrix Brokerage
Webb has been in the food brokerage business since 2010, and serving as the President of Matrix Brokerage since 2021. Prior to this role he with GM of family owned wine distributor in Roanoke VA, and owned and operated a retail jewelry business.
Vice President
Burdette Beckmann
John Buehler is the Vice President of Convenience at Burdette Beckman. In this role, he partners with key clients, drives strategic initiatives and manages his dedicated team of convenience sales associates to grow the channel. Over his more than 15…
Senior Director of Foodservice
Onvo
Benjamin (Ben) Lucky, is Sr. Director of Foodservice for Onvo and an award-winning chef with more than 25 years of experience building successful foodservice programs in convenience retail, travel centers, grocery, and restaurants. His experience…
Category Manager- General Merchandise
Murphy USA
Roland Larino is a Category Manager at Murphy USA, where he leads a broad portfolio of General Merchandise categories across the entire company's convenience retail network. He began his category management career in consumables at Southeastern…
Retail Division Manager
Synergy Cooperative
I have been in the industry of over 20 years. I currently operate 17 convenience stores with gas and food service along with 5 auto repair centers and 2 hardware stores.
Retail Solutions Manager
CHS Inc. (Cenex)
Bob brings more than 20 years of experience with CHS, where he began as a Retail Specialist supporting the Cenex® network across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Today, he leads the Retail Solutions department, helping drive growth and operational…
Manager, Category
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Nick Reed is the Cooler Category Manager for Pilot and has been with the company since 2017. He got his start at the company as a summer intern within the Merchandising department and came aboard full time after graduating in 2018. As the Cooler…
Founder and President
Business Accelerator Team
Years of experience earned through operations, marketing and strategic positions held in the c-store, foodservice and B2B media industries allow Kay Segal to provide both industry understanding and business growth solutions. Since 2015, Business…
