Kimberli Carroll, President and CEO, has more than 30 years of experience in the Food Industry. She began her career in sales and marketing, cultivating a strong base of knowledge in market assessment, product development, market strategy and channel execution. Carroll joined Ruiz Foods, a frozen Mexican Food company, headquartered in Frisco, TX in March of 2001 as the Marketing Manager for the Foodservice Division. Later that same year she was promoted to Director of Marketing for the Foodservice and C-Store Divisions and then to V.P. of Sales and Marketing in January of 2009. She was promoted to S.V.P in January of 2013 and then continued her evolution within the Ruiz Foods system to General Manager and then to COO before being named President and CEO in January of 2024. Among her more significant contributions during her tenure at Ruiz, Carroll worked to develop a hot-foods program for the C-Store foodservice channel, featuring a new product innovation called Tornados. The remarkable success of this unique product has allowed the company to elevate Tornados to a brand which has become one of the most successful products in Ruiz Foods 60 year history. Carroll’s commitment to the food industry has afforded her many opportunities to serve and participate in industry advisory boards and councils, formerly serving on the CSP CRU Advisory Council, as a guest speaker on Foodservice Execution at the Convenience Retailing Conference, and hosting the Consumer Insights Retailer Roundtable Forum for the 1st fourteen years of its existence. In 2018 she was honored with being named one of the Top Women in Convenience by CS News, a Stagnito Publication. Carroll began her career in food working in the fresh produce industry. She served as the Director of Marketing for the California Tomato Commission for 6 years and then moved into private industry as the National Contract Sales and Marketing Manager for PTG Management Co., a family owned produce company, specializing in fresh tomato and vegetable sales headquartered in Bradenton, FL. Carroll is a graduate of Fresno Pacific University. She makes her home in Celina, TX with her husband Chris and their daughter, Mackenna.

Chuck’s life in a military family was defined by being on the move. Born in Germany, he moved 6 times before college. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986 in Electrical Engineering. After 3 years with AT&T in its Accelerated Management Development Program and various Operations and Strategic Planning roles, and left AT&T and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1991. In 1993, Chuck married Crystal Call, also an HBS 1991 graduate, and moved to Salt Lake City, shortly thereafter opening their first hotel, Crystal Inn. Though they enjoy travel, they had never worked in lodging and together they grew the portfolio to 14 hotels between 1994 and 2008. In late 2008, Flying J, Inc., a fully integrated petroleum production, refining and retailing company founded by Crystal’s father declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. While they weren’t involved in running the company at that time, they both immediately got involved in working to save Flying J. In June 2010, Flying J paid back all of the nearly $2 billion in claims, in cash. Chuck has since 2009 served FJ Management, Inc. (formerly known as Flying J, Inc.), a closely held family business, in various roles both as Chief Operating Officer and President, as well as in various assignments at its subsidiaries, including as Board Chairman for Maverik, Big West Oil and TAB Bank. In 2016, Chuck was named CEO of Maverik, Inc., a premier regional convenience retailer operating 280 stores across 12 intermountain west states from its Base Camp in Salt Lake City. In that capacity, Chuck led its growth to more than 400 currently operating stores. By year end 2022, store count had grown by 42% to nearly 400 stores, mostly through new to industry stores. At the same time, fuel volumes grew 79%, In-store sales grew 103%, and operating cash flow more than tripled. In August 2023, Maverik completed the acquisition of Iowa-based retailer Kum & Go that saw the combinedenƟty nearly double to nearly 800 stores, making it the 11th largest convenience store chain in the US with 13,000+ employees in 20 states. Chuck retired from Maverik in May 2024 and now enjoys more time bicycling, boating and travel. He is an avid pilot and has been an member of Young Presidents Organization since 1997. He served on theBoard of the National Association of Convenience Stores until 2023, as well as the Board of Pilot Flying J from 2010 until 2023. A member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, he was recently named a Significant Sig.

Darren Rebelez is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Casey’s (NASDAQ: CASY), a FORTUNE 500 company operating over 2,400 convenience stores throughout the Midwest and South. As CEO of the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States, Rebelez offers a wealth of experience from his career as a senior executive in the convenience, restaurant and fuel industries.   Under Rebelez’ leadership, Casey’s has undergone a remarkable transformation, including several significant milestones: a brand modernization/reimaging, closing several significant acquisitions (including the largest in the company’s history), a digital transformation including the first rewards platform that currently boasts over 6.5 million members, launching a new e-commerce platform, relaunching the company's private brand business, and publishing the company’s first ESG report. Prior to Casey’s, Rebelez served as the President of IHOP Restaurants, a unit of Dine Brands Global, Inc.. While leading IHOP, the company grew to become the largest full service restaurant brand in the USA. Previous to IHOP, Rebelez worked at 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store chain, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Before 7-Eleven, Darren held numerous leadership roles within ExxonMobil Corporation.    Preceding his civilian career, Darren was an Army Ranger and Gulf War veteran. A native of San Diego, he is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Area Studies.  He went on to also earn an MBA from the University of Houston.   In addition to his role at Casey’s, Darren serves on the board of directors of Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), and as an advisory board member for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.

Terry is a strategic and collaborative senior executive who drives profitable growth. For three decades, she has solidified her reputation by cutting through the noise, streamlining organizational processes and developing & implementing ‘what now and what next’ roadmaps in the printing, packaging and retail POP market. A business builder and people connector, Terry has a deep understanding of the importance of the journey and in bringing the team along. She believes in the principle of ‘lift as you rise’ and is proud of the many teams and clients she has worked with over the years. Terry brings extensive revenue-generating leadership experience, excelling in both organic growth and acquisitions. Her success spans with various company structures, including privately owned, private equity backed, and publicly traded companies. She has a proven track record of driving transformative change that is fueled by her entrepreneurial spirit. Terry is a proud mom who has recently earned a ‘Nana’ title. She finds balance by serving on several religious and private senior and college boards while nurturing her passion for all things Patriots and Red Sox and cherishing time on a beach with a great read!

Don has been a successful senior executive with over 25 years of CEO and board experience, with a strong emphasis on marketing, brand building, start-ups, technology solutions, team building, and talent development. Don is currently Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Compensation Committee for The Imagine Group, a $400MM visual communication company and a member of the Cerberus Competitiveness Council. Don is also an Advisor and head of Investor Relations for HomeValet, a start-up solving the last-mile challenge for secure, unattended home delivery of groceries and other parcels. In addition, Don has coached and mentored CEOs across several verticals. Don has a long history of success as a President or CEO of full-service marketing experience and franchise firms with private, public, and private equity backed ownership. Firms include SourceLink, Direct Group, Transcontinental, CC3, and a division of Advo. Don also led Petsky Punier, a boutique investment bank to the technology, media, marketing, and ecommerce industries. Don is highly respected for his deep skills in building integrated organizations organically and through acquisition, as well as his business turnaround and transformation experience. To date, Don has led 15 successful transactions. Over the years, Don has also contributed his expertise to the marketing industry, serving on many industry boards, including being elected twice as Vice Chairman of the Direct Marketing Association, at the time the world’s largest trade association supporting nonprofit and commercial direct marketers. Don is also a frequent speaker on leadership, emerging trends in big data, and integrated communications. Don and his wife live in Bucks County, PA, are avid golfers, and enjoy spending time with their two grandsons.

As a leadership coach, trainer, and outdoor enthusiast; Jen Recla is on a mission to awaken passion, joy, and the spirit of adventure in every professional endeavor. With over 15 years of organizational development experience in leadership, coaching, and mentoring, she specializes in creating growth experiences that inspire and equip leaders to build engaged, collaborative, and resilient teams. She leverages her top Gallup strengths of woo, maximizer, communication, futuristic, and arranger to make learning fun, bring knowledge to others, and inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about Jen's work and sign up for weekly growth challenges. Or connect with her on LinkedIn.