Doug Stephens
Retail and Consumer Futurist; Founder of Retail Prophet

Doug Stephens is one of the world's only retail industry futurists. His research and insights have helped major organizations understand exactly how mega-trends in demographics, economics, technology and media are forever altering consumer /brand relationships and what they need to do to adapt and evolve.

Admiral William Fallon
Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired) Former Commander, U.S. Central Command CEO, NeuralIQ, Inc.

Four-star Admiral "Fox" Fallon retired after a 40-year career of military leadership. His strong advocacy of diplomatic and economic engagement as the preferred approach to resolving international disputes has been the hallmark of his distinguished career. Admiral Fallon, who led U.S. and Allied forces in eight separate commands, is currently CEO of NeuralIQ, Inc., a cyber security firm, and a partner in Tilwell Petroleum, LLC

Tod Maffin
Digital Marketing Strategist

Tod Maffin is one of North America’s leading digital marketing experts, specializing in viral and ROI-based campaigns for sectors ranging from human resources to real estate and education. Maffin, chief strategist at tMedia Strategies, is one of the country’s go-to commentators on the impact of accelerated technological change and innovation on the business and economic environment.
 

Sam Silverstein
Leadership Author and Consultant

Entrepreneur, business expert, and international author Sam Silverstein’s battle cry of “No More Excuses” has been heard by companies and business professionals the world over. Sam Silverstein develops leaders at all levels of the enterprise. From the C-suite to the front line, leaders are the corner stone of building great organizations. It starts with each individual being accountable for their part of the organizational vision.

Don Burke
Senior Vice President
Management Science Associates, Inc.

Don Burke is a Senior Vice President with Management Science Associates (MSA), a leading-edge information management, statistical analysis and business intelligence firm. Don has more than 12 years of experience delivering information solutions derived from a variety of data sources, including scanner, manufacturer and distributor shipment, and transactional market basket information. These solutions provide manufacturers, distributors and retailers with the knowledge needed to better manage their distribution channel.
 

Todd Jenney
CEO, Martin & Bayley, Inc. (d.b.a. Huck's)

Todd Jenney, as CEO of Martin & Bayley, Inc., d/b/a Huck's, leads a 100% Employee Owned Company that has bucked the trend and is performing well despite the current economic environment. At a time when many convenience store chains are closing their doors or selling out to the larger chains, Huck's is thriving. Jenney's ability to keep the company focused on its core values has brought Huck's to the forefront in the C-Store Industry.

  Regardless of your sphere of responsibility within the convenience store industry, you will find any of the CRU courses informative, enlightening and engaging. For those with responsibilities in foodservice or who have an operational mindset, CRU provides you with separate tracks to customize your conference experience...


Especially in our new economic reality, you're looking for an updated viewpoint and new game-changing solutions and profit-generating ideas. To inspire your creativity, we've lined up four concurrent educational sessions led by subject matter experts to explore relevant topics...


 

Directing convenience foodservice programs has its own distinctive processes compared to managing other categories. CRU uniquely provides sessions applicable for those passionate about foodservice...


A solid and successful business plan for any retail operation involves all members of the team – marketing, operations and everything in between. All successful business plans rely on expert implementation and execution! CRU provides courses of interest to the operations manager and anyone communicating within cross-functional teams...


The CARRE Foundation charity for Convenience Retailing University 2012 is the United Way of America.



 
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"This conference exceeded my expectations and those of the three key management employees who attended with me. Worth every penny."

Mike Triantafellou
CEO, Handee Marts, Inc.




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