Fueling Kentucky KPMA

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.