GACS Convention SpeakersJoin us during our annual convention as we Tee up “fore” Success with our engaging education sessions. We’re excited to feature a lineup of outstanding speakers!
Be sure to review the schedule and mark your calendar so you don’t miss the opportunity to hear from each of them. Monday Morning
Prior to joining RaceTrac, Jake served as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), where he managed all aspects of the congressional office and guided legislative priorities. He also held senior roles on Capitol Hill, including Republican Staff Director for the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and Chief of Staff to Congressman David Young (IA-03). Earlier in his career, Jake served in policy and communications positions for members of Congress from Hawaii, Kentucky, and Minnesota. Jake graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Political Science.
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Imagine her surprise when in early 2024, she became the CEO of a gas station/c-store operations company, InConvenience Inc. Never one to back down from a challenge, especially one with a chance to effect real change, she along with a team of ambitious and tenacious women are not only creating a new brand but building a culture of convenience with conviction from the ground up.
Denton is often called upon by major media outlets as an expert on the oil and refined products supply chain and prices. Denton has made appearances on CNN, CNBC and Fox Business as well as various radio stations and in print media. Denton has also spoken at several conferences with topics ranging from market direction and forecast to how to buy fuels smarter to spot market methodology.
Denton is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in journalism and mass media. Denton was also a Rutgers Football Letterwinner.
He has worked to inspire and develop leaders across. With a postgraduate degree in communications, Dr. Grays brings a grounded, strategic, and immediately applicable approach to leadership development.
Dr. Grays and his wife, Lori, reside in Canton, GA, where they are passionate about raising their children. When not consulting, they enjoy pickleball and hiking.
Commissioner Tanner spent his undergrad at North Georgia College and State University and holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University.
Commissioner Tanner’s wife Stacie is a public school kindergarten teacher, and they are the proud parents of three daughters: Kaitlyn, Abbie, and Chloe. He serves as a Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church where his family has attended for seven generations. 
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