Kevin Smart

CEO at TXB Stores

Speaker

Kevin Smartt is the Chief Executive Officer of TXB Stores and Managing Member of Taylor-Smartt LLC, bringing over two decades of visionary leadership and entrepreneurial experience to the convenience retail and investment industries.

TXB (short for Texas Born), formerly Kwik Chek Food Stores, is a dynamic chain of more than 50 convenience stores across Texas and southern Oklahoma. The rebrand to TXB reflects a renewed commitment to Texas values—authenticity, hospitality, and integrity—while offering guests fresh, made-to-order food, curated private label products, and a modern retail experience. Under Kevin’s leadership, TXB has evolved into a forward-thinking regional brand that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation.

In addition to leading TXB, Kevin is the Managing Member of Taylor-Smartt LLC, a diversified investment firm with holdings across multiple sectors, including fuel, propane, technology, banking, real estate, and food production. His strategic investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation and operational excellence across industries.

Kevin’s influence extends beyond his companies. He has served in several high-profile industry leadership roles, including:

Chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), 2020–2021
Chairman of Conexxus, a leading technology association setting standards in convenience retail
Chairman of the Coca-Cola National Retailing Research Council

• Chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), 2020-2021
• Chairman of Conexxus, a leading technology association setting standards in convenience retail
• Chairman of the Coca-Cola National Retailing Research Council

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for P97 Networks, the Supplier Board of the National Association of Convenience Stores, and various advisory boards supporting companies in the convenience, retail, and technology sectors. With a reputation for integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership, Kevin Smartt continues to shape the future of convenience retail, while driving impactful investments through Taylor-Smartt LLC.