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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
John Bracknell, OWL Services - Environmental - Chairman
Mark Faas, Point to Point Environmental, Inc. - At Large - Vice Chairman
​Sam Stewart, Stewart Distribution - Grocery - Secretary 
Rob Otersen, SPATCO Energy Solutions – Equipment - Past Chairman

​MEMBERS
Ron Selesky, Andalusia Distributing - Wholesale
Tony Gregory, 
Blue Bell Creameries - Dairy
Greg Brantley, 
Flowers Bakeries - Bakery
Chanlor Hohensee, GSTV - Communications
Scott Pankey, 
Georgia Lottery - Lottery
Aaron Tankersley, Guardian Fueling Technologies - At Large
Bekah Miralles, The H.T. Hackney Company - Food Service
Angela Johnson, ITG Brands - Cigarettes
Marshall Seymour, MECO of Atlanta - At Large
Steve Yawn, McLane  - Other Tobacco
Michael Lowenberg, Modern Hops - Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Tony Berryhill,
 Monarca Food Solutions - Snacks
Lexsea Roberts, S & ME - At Large
Dave Fricke, Savannah Distributing - Beer
Jacob Forehand, Trike Co Training - Information Technology
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OPEN POSITION - Novelty
OPEN POSITION - Petroleum & Fuel

OPEN POSITION - Wine
OPEN POSITION - Beer / Wine Wholesaler 

Open Positions Begining 2026:
At Large
Bakery
Dairy
​Equipment
Fuel 
​Snacks
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ROYAL SPONSORS
Tim Murray, Altria Group Distribution
Lawrence Nathaniel, ARC Gaming Technologies
Chris Elliott, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
Buddy Rish, 
Mims Entertainment
Brent Gillespie, PMI US
Brian Wiegert, PMMIC Tank Insurance
Eddie Parnell, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

DIAMOND SPONSORS
Jonathan Crumley, All-In Licensing 
Jerrold Clemons, 
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Renae Whitaker, 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
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      • Win25PresMessage
      • Win25SportingClay
      • Win25LegisDayInvite
      • Win25GolfAnnounce
      • Win25TradeShow2026
      • Win25PMMIC
      • Win25Mims
      • Win25YPPatrickMorgan
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    • Annual Convention
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