Drafted by his father who founded the company, Stan Sheetz has more than 40 years under his belt at Sheetz. In the early years, Stan worked in a number of departments to learn the ropes. He worked as a salesperson, truck driver, store manager and maintenance technician. After developing his business sense at several companies in New York, Stan returned to the hometown of Sheetz and advanced through the company as executive vice president of finance, executive vice president of operations, president and chief executive officer from 1995 to 2013, and he currently serves as chairman of the board. Stan holds degrees in business management and financial management from Bentley College and Pace University. He is a past chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores. Sheetz is celebrating its 2019 ranking on Fortune® magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Sheetz was ranked at #85, representing the fifth time in the past six years the company received this honor. In 2017, Sheetz was named for the second time as Convenience Store Decision’s Chain of the Year. Also in 2013, convenience Store News inducted Stan into their Retailer Hall of Fame. Sheetz became the first c-store to be named a Golden Chain Award winner by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2012, and Stan was among five executives nominated for the Foodservice Operator of the Year award that recognizes multi-unit foodservice operators. Stan has been recognized by Chain Store Age as one of the most influential people in retail. The magazine created the list of highly successful men and women in business to celebrate and acknowledge their outstanding vision and influence in the world of retail. Sheetz was also honored by the International Food Manufacturer’s Association with the Silver Plate Award in 2001—another first for a convenience retailer. Under Stan’s leadership, Sheetz experienced aggressive growth in number of stores and employees, achieved impressive financial success, and maintained a healthy culture to create a highly motivated and passionate employee base. Stan has two grown children, Adam and Samantha. He lives in Florida with his wife Carolyn and his interests include travel and Italian red wines.