About KGCSA

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association is to promote and advance the common interests of companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of groceries, motor fuels, and consumer convenience products in the commonwealth.  

 

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the KGCSA are to:
1) Provide effective representation to government and advocate on behalf of its membership.
2) Support and strengthen the grocery and convenience store industry by providing members with educational resources, networking opportunities, and keeping members informed.
3) Serve as a credible information source on behalf of the industry.  

 
 
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2024 KGCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

CHAIRMAN

       Jimmy Stewart (Houchens)

VICE CHAIR

       Calvin Roberts (H.T. Hackney)

SECRETARY / TREASURER

       Stacy Sutherland (Xcaliber International)

PAST CHAIR

       Stephen Chesnut (Laurel Grocery Co)

SUPERMARKET RETAILER

       Jessica Sharp (Kroger)

       Greg Simms (Parkview IGA)

       Jimmy Stewart (Houchens Industries)

       Bobby Warren (Meijer)

CONVENIENCE STORE RETAILER

       Mark McCarty (Clark’s Pump-N-Shop)

       James Morris (Circle K Midwest Division)

       Thomas Newcomb (FiveStar)

WHOLESALER

       Leo Fitzpatrick (Eby-Brown / CoreMark)

       Jake Jennings (Laurel Grocery Co)

       Calvin Roberts (H.T. Hackney)

Tim Dawson (Associated Wholesale Group)

SUPPLIER / SERVICE

     Stacy Sutherland (Xcaliber International)

Amy Drooker ( KY Lottery)

Michael Donkin (Alliance Marketing)

Chad Metten (Ale-8-One)