Dae Kim
Dae Kim, Advisor
Loop Neighborhood Markets
I've been in the convenience store industry as a supplier, association staff, consultant and retailer. I use data to identify and solve problems.
Glennie Bench
Glennie Bench, President
Southwest Georgia Oil Company, Inc
Glennie Cox Bench serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Georgia Oil Company. She oversees the company’s leadership teams and works closely with Operations, Marketing, Accounting, and Human Resources in developing and implementing the company’s strategic vision. Southwest Georgia Oil Company owns and operates 80 convenience stores and grocery stores, a petroleum hauling business and employs 1000 people across three states.
Glennie earner her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree at Valdosta State University and is also a Certified Public Accountant, receiving her CPA license in 1989.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations at Southwest Georgia Oil Company, Glennie shares her expertise in accounting and finance by serving her community in various capacities. She is an At-Large Council Member for The City of Bainbridge, Georgia, where she is serving her fourth term. Glennie is also Chairperson of the Bainbridge-Decatur County Hospital Authority and a past President of her local Rotary Club. Glennie is married to Steve, a retired teacher and football coach, and they have one son, Steven, who is a local business owner.
Chris Bambury
Chris Bambury, President
Bambury, Inc. dba Bonneau Markets
Chris is the President of Bambury, Inc., a fourth-generation fuel and convenience business rooted in Northern California’s wine country. Founded in 1922, the company has grown under Chris’s leadership from a legacy family business into a modern, tech-forward enterprise. He has driven expansion, embraced innovation, and launched the successful BONNEAU fuel brand in 2021, carrying on the entrepreneurial spirit of company founders August & Catherine Bonneau.
Chris began his career in information technology with a national internet service provider before joining the family business as an entry-level c-store employee—a hands-on experience that continues to shape his leadership philosophy.
He is an active industry leader. In 2023, Chris served as President of the California Fuels & Convenience Alliance (CFCA), the state association representing over 10,000 fuel and convenience locations. In 2017, he chaired the Pacific Fuels & Convenience Summit (PFCS), an event that draws over 1,500 attendees annually and achieved a record net profit that stood until 2024. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and chairs its Retail Engagement Committee.
Chris is committed to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. He continues to focus on sustainable growth, industry advocacy, and delivering long-term value to partners, customers, and the communities he serves.
Kristina Anderson
Kristina Anderson, Chief Service Officer
Midwest Petroleum Company
Kristina manages the Human Resources, Training and Development, Maintenance, Construction, Petroleum Construction, transportation and IT Departments for Midwest Petroleum Company.