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Supplier Leadership

Supplier Committee Members

GACS strives to provide the supplier community a great place to connect and prosper.  As such, the supplier committee plays an instrumental role in the development of events, programs, services, and opportunities.  In order to represent the entire convenience store industry, the Supplier Committee consists of members from each segment of the market.  The Chairman and Past Chairman serve on the Board of Directors to represent the supplier community and YOUR issues.  

At each meeting, suppliers discuss upcoming events; recommend changes, additions or deletions; develop new ideas; and strive to provide a high return on investment dollars for their peers.  This group truly does an amazing job!  

Listed below are the 2025-2027 committee members, their company names, and the category they represent. Royal, Diamond and Platinum indicate those members that support GACS as Annual Sponsors at these generous levels. 

OFFICERS

Rob Otersen, SPATCO Energy Solutions – Fuel - Chairman
John Bracknell, Crompco, LLC/OWL Services - Environmental - Vice Chairman
Mark Faas, Point to Point Environmental, Inc. - At Large - ​Secretary 
Buddy Rish, Mims Entertainment - Past Chair – Royal Sponsor
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MEMBERS
Tony Berryhill, Benestar - Snacks
Tony Gregory, 
Blue Bell Creameries - Dairy
Greg Brantley, 
Flowers Bakeries - At Large
Scott Pankey, 
Georgia Lottery - Lottery
Veronica Briones, GSTV - Communications

Aaron Tankersley, Guardian Fueling Technologies - At Large
Angela Johnson, ITG, Cigarettes
Danny Dunbar, Jack Links - At Large
Dave Fricke, Savannah Distributing - Beer/Wine
Sam Stewart, 
Stewart Distribution - Grocery 
Jacob Forehand, Trike Co Training - Information Technology
Charles Lawton, UNCS - Wholesale 
​Matthew Diersen, Food Service
OPEN POSITION - Other Tobacco
​OPEN POSITION - Non-Alcoholic Beverages
OPEN POSITION - Novelty
ROYAL SPONSORS
Tim Murray, Altria Group Distribution
Anna Madrigal, ARC Gaming Technologies
Chris Elliott, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
James Duke, 
Philip Morris International, US
Brian Wiegert, PMMIC Tank Insurance
Eddie Parnell, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

DIAMOND SPONSORS
Jerrold Clemons, Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Eric Meyer, Core Mark International 

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Lance Hix, PepsiCo North America
Eric Heiberg, Premier Manufacturing, Inc.
Tony Viola, Swisher International, Inc.


HONORARY
Mary Lawrence, S & ME, Inc. - Past Chair
Roger Phillips, Retired
Deb Powell, Retired

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  • Advocacy
    • State & Federal Links
    • Legislative Reception
  • Media & Publications
    • GACSTODAY/Spring2025
    • GACS GEMS - Member Stories
    • GACS Today Archives >
      • GACSTODAY/WIN2024
  • Member Services
    • Anti Human Trafficking Efforts
    • Careers in Convenience
    • Emergency Preparedness Info
    • Training & Development >
      • Class A/B Operator Training
    • UST Monthly Walk-Through Inspection Digital Forms >
      • UST Monthly Walk-Through Sign Up Form
    • NACS Resources
  • Events
    • GACS Photo Galleries
    • Calendar
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Southern Convenience Store & Petroleum Show
    • Annual Convention
    • BOD/Supplier/YP Meetings
    • Fall PAC Fundraiser
    • Legislative In-Store Events
    • Lunch & Learn Events
  • Membership
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
  • Educational Foundation
    • Ed Foundation Leadership
    • Scholarships & Funding
    • Scholarship Winners
  • About GACS
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Supplier Committee
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Affiliate Associations
  • Industry News