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February 24-26, 2026
Marriott Downtown AustinAustin, TXAdvisory Council
Meet our trusted advisers who help shape the Convenience Retailing University you know today.
Comprised of top convenience retailing leaders, CRU’s Advisory Council shapes the event’s strategy to reflect the industry’s most pressing priorities.
Advisory Council
Beth Barron
Merchandising and Category Manager
Tri Star Energy
Bryen Bloomfield
Category Manager
Love's Travel Stops
Megan Cardine
President of Operations
Top Star Express
Sandra Deas Ray
Vice President, Foodservice Business Unit, Sales & Marketing
Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
James Duke
Senior Manager, External Affairs, Industry Engagement
Philip Morris International
Gary Evans
Category Manager
OXXO USA
Scot Fleck II
Regional Director
McLane Company
Steve Haase
Senior Director, Operations
CHS, Inc.
Brad Heetland
Vice President, Sales & Trade Development
JOEY Co.
Nicholas Hostetler
Manager, Industry Engagement Content & Media Event Sponsorship
Altria Group Distribution Company
Eddie Long
Category Manager, Tobacco
Pilot Company
Kevin Martello
Vice President, Food Service Solutions & Industry Relations
Keurig Dr Pepper
Jordan Nicgorski
Vice President, National Chains
Juul Labs
Erik Ogren
President
Patron Points, Inc.
Stephanie Reeder
Senior Category Manager
Refuel
Michael Scanlan
Director, Sales
Primo Brands
Greg Scriver
Senior Vice President
Kwik Trip
Jeff Vorst
Director, Sales National Accounts
Danone North America
