As the convenience store and petroleum industry continues to evolve, training the next-generation leaders of tomorrow is more important than ever before. The National Advisory Group’s (NAG) Young Executive Organization (YEO) is solely focused on creating a network for next-generation leaders that allows them to exchange personal experiences with peers in their age group.
YEO is proud to announce that Stacey Davis, Manager of Marketing with Clifford Fuel Co., Inc. has joined the YEO Board of Directors.
Davis has worked for Clifford Fuel since the fall of 2016. She completed her undergraduate degree in Government and Politics at Utica College and earned her Master’s in Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University in 2016.
When Davis joined Clifford Fuel, she immersed herself right away in the company’s complete rebrand of its Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes franchises to the Cliff’s Local Market banner.
“I worked closely with the team to develop a brand personality, marketing plan, new website, signage, and more,” said Davis. “We tackled every possible outlet of brand perception to create one cohesive message. I became familiar with the NAG family and have been eager to get more involved since.”
Before joining Clifford Fuel, Davis served as Interactive Marketing Specialist at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, an art museum and college. Davis got her start in marketing working as an intern with the AHL’s Utica Comets hockey team and went on to explore local television ad sales/advertising agencies where she learned graphic design and web coding.
A mutual friend she had met working with the Comets introduced Davis to Clifford Fuel’s General Manager, Peter Tamburro.
“I’ve explored industries in entertainment, sports, retail, arts and education,” Davis said. “When Peter approached me, it was clearly the perfect fit.”
Davis’ well-rounded resume is matched by her active lifestyle. Davis said that she’s very into powersports – her family owns a Polaris snowmobile, off-road vehicle and motorcycle dealership – and has been riding snowmobiles since she could sit up straight. She also recently learned how to ride motorcycles.
“I spend most of my time outside, winter or summer,” she said. “I ride my bicycle every day and I’ve been golfing since I was five years old.”
When she does have time on her hands inside, Davis said that she likes to be in the kitchen by cooking and baking.
Davis lives in Rome, N.Y., with Frankie, her 9-month-old Bichon Poodle.
YEO’s mission is to cultivate young talent in the convenience store and petroleum industry through implementation of education and networking. YEO accomplishes this mission by leveraging the experience of NAG members to help foster superior leadership skills.
“We are very proud to welcome Stacey to the board. Her experience and dedication to convenience retailing make her a perfect fit for this growing group,” said John Lofstock, Executive Director of NAG. “I look forward to working with the board to accomplish our goal of creating a vibrant educational organization exclusively for the convenience store industry’s next-generation leaders.”
The full Eight-Member YEO Board of Directors for 2019/2020 includes:
- Jeremie Myhren, Road Ranger (Board Chairman)
- Garet Bishop, BFS Cos.
- Caroline Filchak, Clipper Petroleum
- Stacey Davis, Clifford Fuel Co. Inc.
- Kalen Frese, Warrenton Oil Co.
- Alex Garoutte, The Kent Cos.
- Sharif Jamal, Chestnut Petroleum
- Lindsay Lyden, True North Energy
ABOUT YEO
YEO, a division of the National Advisory Group (NAG), was developed to represent the interests of young executives (40 years of age or younger) in the convenience store and petroleum, industry. Participation in YEO is available to young executives from NAG member companies, including those being groomed for senior positions within their companies.
YEO’s objectives include:
- Providing meaningful learning and networking opportunities within NAG and YEO.
- Providing an opportunity for NAG members to invest in their employees’ development as the next generation of industry executives.
- Increasing the awareness of the activities of NAG member companies to young executives and next-generation leaders.
YEO provides a networking and mentoring environment for young executives in the convenience store industry to enhance and develop their executive skills so that they may grow into strong convenience store industry leaders. YEO acts as the voice and the resource for young executives for NAG member companies. YEO will provide members with a forum to express their views and recommendations on the industry to ensure its future growth and prosperity.
Membership in YEO provides next-generation leaders in the convenience store and petroleum industry with an opportunity to network with other young executives, NAG members and influential industry leaders. It also gives young leaders a platform to express their ideas, leadership abilities and vision for the future of convenience retailing.
For information about NAG, YEO or membership, visit www.nagconvenience.com, or contact NAG Executive Director John Lofstock at [email protected].