Fueling Kentucky

Fueling Kentucky is joined by the eight graduates from the 2024 KPMA EPIC Leadership Development Program as they discuss program highlights, key takeaways, and favorites aspects during their year long commitment. Hear first hand how the EPIC program aided their leadership development within their company, the industry, and the association overall.This episode of Fueling Kentucky is brought to you by Valero.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky chatted with KPMA participants after a day of meetings during the 2024 Energy Marketers of America (EMA) Day on the Hill legislative fly-in to Washington, DC.Two 2023 EPIC graduates, Adam Boarman and Matt Yancy, share their perspectives as first-time attendees of these legislative appointments on Capitol Hill, while KPMA veterans Scott Kiser, Leah Taylor and Bob Riley comment on the lasting impact these meetings have for the benefit of our industry relationships with Congressional leaders. Thank you to KPMA Chair Scott Kiser, EMA Director Bob Riley, Special Advisor Jeff Lykins, Board member Leah Taylor, Adam Boarman, Matt Yancy and KPMA Executive Director Brian Clark for attending this important event for Kentucky's fuel industry.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Join us on the latest episode of Fueling Kentucky as we dive into the viral sensation disco-bathroom, the brainchild of Damon Bail, vice president of Hop Shops, the retail division of Valor Oil. Discover the fascinating story behind this innovative idea, from its inception to its meteoric rise in pop culture.Damon shares the journey of how the disco-bathrooms came to be, the impact on store traffic, and viral popularity when one store hosted a wedding that caught the attention  during late night talk shows. Damon also talks about how this unique marketing idea has played a surprising role in staff recruitment and retention to create a workplace culture that is as vibrant as the lights on a disco ball.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky chats with EPIC Alumna Hailie Newman on what's new in her world. From her recent ventures with Kentucky legislation, to her continued involvement with the EPIC program, and now educating the fuel and convenience space on alternative EVC options, Newman shares what has been keeping her busy since the start of 2024.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky talks with six of the 2023 EPIC participants as they share stories and experiences in the KPMA's EPIC Leadership Development Program this year. Hear how this program has helped these leaders enhance their understanding of the industry, develop new professional relationships, and encouraged them to connect with other members to engage in the work of the association.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

At the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, we talk with new KPMA member Tony Caputo of Warren Rogers about their fuel system intelligence services. Tony highlights the fuelWRAp dashboard application for fuel monitoring and fuel management for C-store retailers and petroleum marketers. Then we talk with Stephanie Stuckey about the renewal of the legendary Stuckey's brand and the important role convenience stores play in the American road trip. Stephanie, who was featured in a NACS General Session, shares how the iconic Stuckey's brand is making a comeback with sweet treats, savory snacks, and tasty pecans.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Hosting Community Partnership events in Lexington and Louisville, KY on September 26, KPMA-member Wawa, a Pennsylvania-based chain of over 1,000 convenience retail and food service stores, announced it is planning to build at 40 stores across Kentucky over the next eight to 10 years, with the first location expected to open in 2025.In this episode, Wawa President Brian Schaller talks about the chain's plans for growth in Kentucky, as well as the purpose of the Community Partnership events that featured Special Olympics Kentucky. Trish Mazzoni, President/CEO of Special Olympics Kentucky also talks about partnering with Wawa in support their Unified Sports Program.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Jonathan Stong, Global Accounts Manager at OPW Fueling Components and OPW Retail Fueling, recently sat down with Fueling Kentucky to talk about his session at the upcoming 2023 KPMA Tank and Technical Conference entitled, “The Evolution of Underground Fuel Transfer Piping & Secondary Containment.”In this episode, Jonathan shares his insights about the retail fueling sector, the industry's future direction, and a sneak peek into what attendees can anticipate hearing during his Tank Conference session. In the last 27 years, Jonathan has seen the continued development of USTs and secondary containment systems, and he provides his outlook on future expectations for those in the industry. While there is a continued push to diversify energy, managing the current infrastructure should remain a key part of our day-to-day efforts. Don't miss Jonathan's full presentation at the 2023 KPMA Tank and Technical Conference on October 30 in Lexington, KY.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA members travel to Washington D.C. each May for EMA's Day on the Hill. Fueling Kentucky talked with a number of members who attended the 2023 Day on the Hill event after spending the day meeting with Kentucky's elected Congressmen, and Senators. The members share their impressions of the day and the importance of the participating in this event.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky breaks down the feature article for the Spring issue of the KPMA Marketer magazine entitled "Hidden Treasures." We talk about the treasured items our members display in their offices - whether historical, sentimental, significant or collectable - these are items with a special meaning that usually have a unique story.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

The EPIC Class of 2022 chats with Fueling Kentucky about their experience, benefits and lasting impressions being a participant in the KPMA EPIC Program. Hear how this program has helped grow their understanding of the association, develop industry relationships, and helped them grow in their career.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky gets a behind-the-scenes look into the operations at Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants, a division of Valor Oil LLC. Hear how this international company started from a one-car garage and still maintain a hands-on, family-first approach to their daily operations.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky sits down with new Associate member, iRely, as they discuss what they can bring to your ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser shares his personal experience working with the iRely team when Woodford Oil Co. transitioned to their services.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky takes a tour of the Dippin Dots headquarters in Paducah, KY to learn more about the products available from the newest member of the KPMA. KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser and past Chairman Michael Smith were on hand as well to experience the coldest place in Kentucky.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky was on hand at the 90th Year Celebration for Modern Welding of Owensboro. Vice President John Austin, Tank Department Manager Wayne Hicks and welder Kelsey Lyons showed the KPMA team around their facility and shared the secret to 90 years of success.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

On May 2, 2022, Fueling Kentucky toured KPMA member Team Modern's new headquarters and facility in Somerset, KY. Team Modern recently celebrated a newly expanded corporate and warehouse headquarters, and Fueling Kentucky took a tour and talked with company President Jerry Ray and other company leaders about the new facility. Visit the company online at teammodern.com.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

On April 8, 2022, KPMA member M&M/Mid-Valley Service and Supply in Covington, KY celebrated an open house for its newly expanded corporate and warehouse headquarters. Fueling Kentucky was on hand to take a tour and talk with company President Mickey Meyer and Vice President Sherrie Keller about the new facility. Visit the company online at mid-valleysupply.com.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

In January 2022, over 30 KPMA members traveled to Key West, FL for the annual KPMA Winter Seminar. As a group activity during the event, participants enjoyed competing in the KPM-Amazing Race Island Scavenger Hunt. This episode features highlights from the scavenger hunt. Thank you to race co-sponsors Federated Insurance and Petro Towery.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser and Executive Director Brian Clark discuss the highlights of 2021 for the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. They also share what to look forward to in 2022, including M-PACT 2022 and the KPMA Winter Seminar. As Scott puts it, there are bright days ahead in 2022 that we can all be optimistic about.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Tom Fassas of Petro Towery shares his thoughts on the success of the 2021 KPMA Tank and Technical Conference at the conclusion on the event on Nov. 4. Tom discusses the topics, speakers, and benefits of the annual KPMA conference and also the new 2nd edition of the KY TOOLS Reference Handbook, now available from KPMA at www.kpma.org.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

While attending the NACS Show 2021 in Chicago, Fueling Kentucky talked with two industry veterans - Mark Radosevich and Bill Tindell - on the trade show floor about their impressions of the show and insights gained while attending the event.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky talks with Russell Barton and Tim Sturgill of KPMA member Browning Oil Company and Houchens Industries, Inc. about their innovative Crossroads Express store in Bowling Green and its integration of the first EV DC fast charging units at a Shell c-store in Kentucky. They also talk about their approach to UST compliance as a past winner of Kentucky's Tank Excellence in Compliance award.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky talks with Amber Reed of Petro Towery, Max Arnold and Rob Arnold of Max Arnold & Sons, Mark Hill of ET Producs, Brad Crawford of JF Petroleum, and Jacob Webster of Lykins Energy Solutions (participants in KPMA's EPIC Leadership Development Program) about the ever-changing business landscape in 2021 and their goals for the EPIC program. Recorded in March 2021.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Jon Kelly, CEO and founder of Canary Compliance (cancomply.io), talks with Fueling Kentucky about why an easy-to-manage UST compliance system is a key need for many fuel retailers. He discusses the importance of efficient field service, remote trouble shooting, and understanding that "beep" on your tank monitoring system.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Meet the new 2021-2023 KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser of Woodford Oil in Ashland, KY. Fueling Kentucky talks with Kiser about the four pillars of KPMA, his goals for his chairmanship, and a look ahead at events for 2021 as the country returns to normalcy in the post-pandemic.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky talks with 2019-2021 KPMA Chairman Michael Smith II of Midwest Terminal in Paducah. As his term comes to a close, Smith reflects on his tenure as chairman, what he is most proud of, leadership lessons, some key achievements, and looking to the future. Thank you to this episode's sponsor - Valero Energy!Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA member Jonathan Butcher of UBS in Louisville talks about what is on the on the horizon with investment trends in 2021, a year of renewal, including key for areas to watch for the "next big thing" to materialize, as well as long term effects of the pandemic.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Four of KPMA's 2020 EPIC graduates - Bill & Karen Tindell, Mary Eisnaugle, and Bejoy Koshy - talk about their experience participating in the KPMA's EPIC Leadership Development Program and their class project to promote Convenience Stores Against Human Trafficking - CSAT (http://inourbackyard.org/csat/).Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Bill Ivers and John Oakley of KPMA member Taiga Data (www.taigadata.com) explain how baseball, business intelligence and improving the product mix in your stores all have something in common.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

We interviewed Mary Eisnaugle and Jeff Lykins of KPMA member Lykins Energy Solutions at their annual golf tournament in southern Ohio. In its 31st year, and despite the pandemic this year, the event provides significant support for CASA of Clermont County.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Stephanie Deckard of KPMA member SESCO Group talks about being proactive with environmental stewardship and the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance for tank systems.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA member Mike Vanover, president of Clean Fuels National, discusses the importance of tank cleaning, fuel quality, and the idea of defensive and strategic maintenance with fuel supply systems. As an expert in martial arts, he also talks about the principles that define his business.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA member Scott Hacker of Woodford Oil discusses the truck driver shortage and why a career as a professional driver is a great choice today. Hacker and host Brian Clark talk about the issue, which is the cover story in the Summer issue of the KPMA's Marketer magazine.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Customer service representative Cristy Moore of FiveStar in Paducah, KY talks about acts of kindness, "smiling through the mask" and the importance of good customer service during the pandemic for everyone who walks through the door.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Fueling Kentucky talks with Maddie Schueler, Senior Tax Consultant with Dean Dorton, about the CARES Act and specific components, including the small business loan program, employee retention tax credit, and payroll tax deferral.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

KPMA member Richard Johnson talks about the history of KPMA and the critical role petroleum marketers have played for over 90 years in KY, including how the industry has responded and weathered crisis events over the decades.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Beth Chambers, store manager of Clark's Pump-N-Shop in Morehead, KY, talks about how her store is pumping gas for customers at risk.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.

Betsi Bixby, founder of Meridian Associates, talks about how petroleum marketers and convenience stores around the country are responding to and coping with the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the importance of highlighting bright spots when leading your company in a crisis.Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and insights about KY's fuel and convenience industry, highlights KPMA members in action, and continues the ongoing awareness of our industry's importance to the Commonwealth.