NACS Master of Convenience


You’re a Leader. Now Become a Master.

The NACS Master of Convenience designation acknowledges the leaders from around the globe who have invested in their personal leadership development and attended 3 or more NACS Executive Education Programs. The highest industry-recognized achievement available, becoming a NACS Master of Convenience is a sought-after title that’s cause for celebration.

It’s also about something even bigger than each individual. In addition to investing in their personal development, these leaders have also invested in the growth of their organizations — and the industry as a whole — by harnessing and infusing their strengths with a world-class curriculum and a network of like-minded leaders.

These are the elite leaders who are shaping the future, proactively and powerfully.

To commemorate and award their achievement, the NACS Master of Convenience recipients are invited to attend the NACS State of the Industry Summit. Recipients will be recognized from the Summit stage and presented with a special certificate and pin.

Congratulations to the NACS Masters of Convenience who will be featured at the 2026 NACS State of the Industry Summit:

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

See past NACS Masters of Convenience recipients.

Leaders, we celebrate you!

Learn more about the NACS Executive Education programs suite, and contact Brandi Mauro, NACS Education Program Manager, with questions: [email protected] or (703) 518-4223.

I’ve had such a great experience attending 4 of these programs this year. They’ve helped me better understand the industry, trends and how to plan for the future. I’m eager to implement what I’ve learned, and am looking forward to sending members of my team to participate as well."
Pablo Andonie, President, AMPM Centro America
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