Vice President, Loss Prevention & Risk Management
Refuel Operating Company
Wes Pate is a leader in Loss Prevention & Risk Management for Refuel Operating Company, LLC, a convenience store chain with 250+ locations in the Southeast, based in Charleston, SC. He currently leads the organization's Loss Prevention, Inventory Audit, Risk Management, and Procurement & Cost Optimization functions. He has also spent time leading and supporting the Facilities & Maintenance as well as Environmental Teams for the organization. Prior to Refuel, Wes spent time in Asset Protection at Kmart & Sears Holdings, Burlington Stores, & BJ's Wholesale Club. He holds an MBA from Gardner-Webb University as well as a B.S. In Criminal Justice Administration.
In this highly interactive session, attendees will participate in a series of expert-led roundtables covering key operational areas such as loss prevention, HR, accounting, and more. Designed in a “speed dating” format, participants rotate between tables to ask questions, share challenges, and gain practical insights directly from industry experts. This open, conversational setting creates a safe space to ask candid questions, exchange ideas, and learn what’s working for others across the industry.
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