Why Become an Ally Supporter?
Build Trusted Relationships
Ally Supporters don’t just sponsor—they participate. As an Ally Supporter, you join quarterly virtual meetings and gain direct access to C-Suite and thought leaders, building long-term, meaningful connections.
Amplify Your Voice
Your insights and solutions are showcased across VGN channels, giving you broad industry reach:
- Vision Reports (including your Ally Supporter Spotlight)
- Websites & Newsletters
- Podcasts & Social Media
- Industry Media & Events
Shape Industry Conversations
Be more than an observer—help frame the discussion and offer solutions on today’s most urgent topics, from AI and EV charging to foodservice innovation and compliance.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Gain and share unfiltered insights on challenges and opportunities in convenience retail and mobility growth.
Demonstrate Commitment
Position your brand as a trusted partner in innovation by showing clear commitment to the industry’s future through relationship-building and personal networking.
Expand Your Marketing Reach
Share Vision Reports with customers and prospects—large and small—extending your company’s influence far beyond the Vision Group Network.
Turnkey Execution
VGN takes care of all the details, allowing you to focus on connections, insight, and visibility.
Ways to Become an Ally Supporter
Join Any or All Vision Groups
Support the VGN Global Summit
Our flagship annual event where all Vision Groups come together, amplifying your visibility and giving you the chance to make an even bigger impact.
The Difference
Ally Supporters gain broad visibility, insider access, and credibility while helping to guide the conversations shaping the future of convenience, mobility, and foodservice.
Become an Ally Supporter today—be heard, be seen, and help shape tomorrow.
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What VGN members say:
Kristina Anderson, Chief Service Officer, Midwest Petroleum Company, talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network's and Vision Reports.
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Robert Hampton, VP Technology Services & Innovation, Jackson’s Food Stores talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
Zsuzsa Hordai, Head of Strategic Projects, SPAR International talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
Raymond Huff, President, HJB Convenience Corp. talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
Lonnie McQuirter, Director of Operations, 36 Lyn Refuel Station, talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
JP Patel. CEO Hari 1 dba Fish River Food Mart, talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
Babir Sultan, President of Favtrip, talks about being a member of the Vision Group Network and Vision Reports.
Founders
Myra Kressner
Founder, Kressner Strategy Group
With over 40 years knowledge and experience cultivated by strong relationships, Myra Kressner brings value to the marketplace by developing and facilitating strategic engagement for suppliers and retailers in the consumable retail industries.
Eva Strasburger
President, StrasGlobal
CEO, Compliance Safe
Eva Strasburger, brings an international perspective to everything she does. For the last thirty years, has provided operational and infrastructure support and management consulting to retail operators.
Roy Strasburger
CEO, StrasGlobal
President, Compliance Safe
Roy Strasburger is an expert in convenience retailing and a thought leader in the retail industry. He is a frequent columnist, conference presenter, and webinar and podcast participant.