Media & Events

Convenience Store News CSX 2020

Dates: November 16-18, 2020

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Role: Speaker

With R&D experience in both quick service restaurants and convenience channels, I'll be presenting on how big chains approach innovation, and how the product development process can be refined and applied to the convenience and grocery industry. Hope to see you there.

CSP EduNetworking Foodservice Forum

Dates: November 11-13, 2020

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Role: Moderator

In past years I've attended as a retailer, then a speaker, and this year I'll play host. This year's attendees will include foodservice leaders in grocery and convenience; it's sure to be an extremely valuable exchange of ideas.

Inconvenience Podcast: Episode 9

Hosts: Frank Beard & Al Hebert

April 10, 2020

What an honor - and so much fun! - to be interviewed by the guys at the Inconvenience Podcast. We talked convenience and COVID-19, emergency action plans, and innovation.

Are Convenience Stores Pandemic-Proof?

CSP Daily News

March 25, 2020

I spoke with Brett Dworski on the impact of COVID-19 on the convenience industry. Having short-term and long-term plans to weather this storm are critical, but so is a solid re-entry plan.

2020 Convenience Retailing University

Dates: February 12-14, 2020

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Role: Speaker & Moderator

This was an especially fun event where I was able to speak on freshness cues & foodservice alliances, as well as moderate a panel of industry experts.

CSP Magazine: The Future of Food

March 2020 Edition

I share thoughts on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging with the team at CSP on page 32 of the cover story: The Future of Food.

CSP Daily News

March 25, 2020 

Conquering the Dayparts, Part 1: Breakfast

I spoke with CSP Daily News about boosting breakfast sales. One simple but important step to keep your customers returning again and again: Ensure they get great value and a full belly.

CSP C-Store Foodservice Forum 2019

Dates: May 4-6, 2019

Location: Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and playing the role moderator with a panel of industry experts was a joy. Read the highlights covered by CSP Daily News: 8 Big Ideas from CSP's 2019 C-Store Foodservice Forum.

2019 Convenience Retailing University

Dates: February 26-28, 2019

Location: Orlando, Florida

I spoke on bringing innovation and process to convenience foodservice. CSP Daily News covered some of the highlights from my presentation in the March 6, 2019 article: How C-Stores Can Launch Winning Products.

Convenience Store News

June 6, 2019

Technology Is On the Menu for C-Store Foodservice Leaders.

I spoke with Convenience Store News on how advances in technology are assisting  convenience operators with consistency, training, and tracking in this article from June 6, 2019.