Get Answers Straight From Industry Experts at the NACS Show
Sit down with the people who know convenience best and ask them your questions.
Sep 21, 2026 | 2 min read
Looking for practical advice about challenges and opportunities in your business? Be sure to attend “You Have Questions: Ask the Experts.” This Education Session at the 2026 NACS Show offers a chance for retailers to talk directly with experts from across the convenience industry. The session takes place Thursday, October 8 at 9-10 a.m.
In this unique interactive session moderated by Melissa Vonder Haar, vice president of commercial strategy for TradeWorks, attendees will have a chance to talk to experts in key operational areas such as loss prevention, HR, social media, vendor relations and more. Each of the experts will share something from their own experience—an insight they’ve gained or a recent challenge—then open the table for discussion.
It’s an open, conversational session where attendees can ask questions, exchange ideas and learn what’s working for others across the industry.
Use this survey to provide questions you have ahead of the NACS Show to "Ask the Experts" in their session. Take the survey multiple times to submit multiple questions.
Meet the Experts
Loss Prevention & Risk Management
Wes Pate
Vice President, Loss Prevention & Risk Management
Refuel Operating Company
AI
Babir Sultan
President
Favtrip
Category/Vendor Management
Rebecca Gregory
Center Store Category Manager
Weigel's Stores Inc.
Marketing & Loyalty
Steph Hoppe
VP Omnichannel Marketing
Casey's General Stores Inc.
Advocacy
Ashley Boston
Risk and Compliance Manager
Strauch Companies
Human Resources
Chuck Strassburger
SVP, Human Resources
Majors Management LLC
Tye Smith
Director, Human Resources
OXXO USA
Technology
Donald Emery
Senior Manager, Product
CHS Inc. (Cenex)
Social Media
Chris Rosbottom
Social Media & Web Marketing Manager
Louisiana Truck Stop & Gaming Administration LLC
Foodservice
Barbara Kessler
Director of Marketing
CrossAmerica Partners LLC
