Steve Evans
Steve Evans, Chief Technology Officer
Haffner's Energy North Group
A business-focused technology leader with 20 years’ experience in Fortune 200 engineering and oil and gas companies, Steve Evans serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Energy North and Haffner's, responsible for all technology services across its five business entities. From the phones, computers and ERP systems in the offices to the handheld devices in the convenience stores to the dispatch software used by the delivery drivers, Steve and his team ensure that technology services are strong, secure and seamless.
Steve Estepp
Steve Estepp, President
Estepp Energy|Estepp's
Steve Estepp grew up in the gas station business while working for his dad and has witnessed firsthand many of the changes that have occurred in the industry over the past 30 years. He attended the University of Richmond (Va.), where he received his undergraduate degree in Accounting in 1998. (Side note he worked weekends at a Shell service station there his freshman year.) While completing his degree, Steve worked part time his senior year for the public accounting firm KPMG and two more years after graduation, specializing in auditing. In 2000, Steve returned to the family business, during which time he obtained his MBA from the University of Kentucky with a concentration in accounting and finance. In 2010, Steve became 100% owner of Estepp's Friendly Shell and set the company on a path toward strategic growth and diversification. In 2012, Steve founded Estepp Energy which acquired an existing Shell wholesale distributor. Since then, Steve has grown both the retail and wholesale sides of the business. Estepp's Friendly Shell operates 11 convenience stores and is a franchise with Subway, Little Caesars, The UPS Store, and Hot Head Burritos. Estepp Energy supplies fuel to about 100 branded locations and operates its own fleet of trucks to transport the fuel.
Jorge Escuin-Rubio
Jorge Escuin-Rubio, Head of Strategy and Business Development – Mobility
REPSOL SA
With 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Jorge has spent almost his entire professional career in Repsol.
He began in 1994 in different sales and management positions in the Service Stations Business. He continued his professional growth by leading teams in Planning and Control Downstream Business, Regulatory Affairs, until he reached his current position as Director of Strategy and Business Development in the mobility area where, together with a great team, he works hard to provide customers with products and services wherever, whenever and however they need them.
An advocate of a fair energy transition, which ensures the promotion of efficient and sustainable mobility, from technological neutrality to excellence in customer experience, Jorge is leading the deployment of a new 100% renewable diesel at 1,500 sites in Spain and Portugal by the end of the year.
Over the last few years, he has also promoted the transformation of service stations in the Repsol group, with significant projects such as the creation of a new model of semi-proximity store, SuperCor Stop and Go, the set up the largest digital network of carwashes in Spain, Repsol Klin or several partnerships with leading brands such as El Corte Inglés, Amazon, Starbucks, Nespresso, Disney, …
He is also a member of the board of directors of Wible which is the car sharing company that Repsol has in Madrid, together with the Korean automaker KIA.
With a degree in Business Administration, he also holds an MBA from IESE business school.
Company description:
Repsol is a multi-energy company committed to a sustainable world with a forward-looking vision based on innovation and efficiency.
Repsol has a diverse team of more than 24,000 employees representing 79 nationalities who work across 29 countries.
They search for, produce, transform, and sell the oil and natural gas they obtain, in the knowledge that they need to meet both current and future energy needs.
Repsol is present throughout the entire energy value chain cycle, ranging from oil and gas exploration and production to low-carbon electricity generation and the production and marketing of energy solutions for the home, industry, and mobility.
It offers many solutions to meet society's essential needs, always guaranteeing the highest quality, safety, and efficiency of all its products and services, developed with the highest technological innovation. Repsol provides its customers with all the energy solutions they need for transportation, home, or business.
Repsol is Leading the energy transition with the aim of achieving the primary goal of becoming net zero by 2050. It relies on various lines of action in line with the targets set out in the Paris Agreement. To reach this goal, Repsol has set itself a demanding roadmap, including ambitious emissions reduction targets initially established in its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and updated on Repsol ESG Day.
Digitization and technology are fundamental in meeting its goal of being a net-zero emissions company by 2050. It relies on digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud solutions, advanced data analytics, and more. In addition, Repsol boasts its research center, the Repsol Technology Lab, where more than 250 experts work on the development of new technological solutions for the energy industry's entire value chain.
Ambition, technology, and project execution enable Repsol to increase the speed at which they achieve this target.
Kaysey England
Kaysey England, Sustainability Program Manager
City of Phoenix Aviation Department
Kaysey England currently serves as the Sustainability Program Manager for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. He currently oversees waste and recycling, water conservation, and vehicle electrification efforts at the three City of Phoenix-owned airports.
Fouad El-Nemr
Fouad El-Nemr, Executive Vice President
Nouria
I started working for the family business at a young age, during my summer school breaks, learning all aspects of my organization. I started in the gas stations and eventually advanced to the office as I got older. Following my completion of my MBA, I started full-time for my company.
For the first 5 years within Nouria, I worked directly for our CFO & COO doing special projects and mastering the entire accounting and finance department of Nouria. I am currently the Head of the Wholesale Fuels Division as the fuel side is a deep passion of my in the business. I am also the Head of Mergers, Acquisitions and New Business Development Activities within Nouria.
Badih El-Nemr
Badih El-Nemr, Executive Vice President
Nouria
Served various roles throughout Nouria. This includes working as a store manager, area manager, category manager, and now covering special projects. One of the special projects has been a focus on EV charging and scaling the offering at nouria since January 2023.
Rachel Eickert
Rachel Eickert, Operator
The Corner Store
Rachel Eickert is a convenience store operator and entrepreneur from Southeastern Ohio. She operates The Corner Store, where she focuses on strong foodservice, excellent customer experience, and community connection. Rachel is passionate about the future of independent convenience retail and enjoys collaborating with other operators to share ideas and grow the industry
Mert Dunder
Mert Dunder, Head of Operational Technology
Petrol Ofisi Group
Results-driven manager with progressive experience gained in the competitive energy industry. Proven track record in several communication infrastructure, automation and operational technology activities, product development through project management, effective staff management. Expertise coupled with the development of strong customer and vendor relationships conductive to business growth. Demonstrates in-depth technical, analytical knowledge and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning – evaluating – assessing and managing the technology process.