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NACS Inducts 10 Master of Convenience Recipients

The recipients have invested in their personal leadership development and attended three or more NACS Executive Education programs.

Jun 22, 2026

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This year, NACS honored 10 new Master of Convenience recipients who have invested in their personal leadership development and attended three or more NACS Executive Education programs.

“These outstanding leaders in our industry have made their development and the growth of their teams a priority. They join 38 others who have achieved this honor and earned their Master of Convenience,” said Brandi Mauro, program manager, executive education at NACS. In April, the group was recognized on stage at the 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit in Chicago.

The 2026 recipients of the Master of Convenience designation are:

  • Tom Allen, Smoker Friendly
  • Sidney Boone, Love’s Travel Stops
  • Jennifer Conner, Puyallup Tribal Enterprises/Tahoma Market/Marine View Ventures
  • Jon Gallagher, Smoker Friendly
  • Keelan Gallagher, Smoker Friendly
  • Jefrey Hode, AMPM Centro America
  • Donnie Rhoads, The Convenience Group
  • Rick Sams, 7-Eleven Inc.
  • Chris Scavone, Love’s Travel Stops
  • Cameron Schwehr, Smoker Friendly

To learn more about the NACS Executive Education programs, click here or contact Brandi Mauro at [email protected].

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