Lonnie McQuirter

Advanstar Communications, Inc. provides integrating marketing solutions. It provides event and marketing services to business that serves professionals and consumers in the fashion, licensing, life sciences and power sports industries. The company was founded on April 14, 1987 and is headquartered in New Hyde Park, NY.

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Circle K Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of convenience stores. It offers beverages, food, gasoline, merchandise and financial services. The company was founded by Fred Hervey in 1951 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Couche-Tard, Inc. operates traditional convenience stores engaged in the sale of products such as fresh foods, fast foods, gasoline, ATMs, lottery tickets, newspapers, magazines and interactive terminals. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Mac's Convenience Stores, Inc. operates convenience stores. It runs convenience stores under the trade names Bigfoot, Dairy Mart, Handy Andy, and Mac's banners in the Midwest. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Alarm Security Group LLC provides security solutions. It designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for the commercial, industrial, government and residential market sectors. The firm provides a full array of solutions including video surveillance, access control, monitored fire, and intrusion alarm systems. The company was founded in 2002 and it is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Royal Buying Group, Inc. provides merchandising and marketing programs to the retailers in the c-store industry. It operates as a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of convenience stores, petroleum locations, college book stores, truck stops and travel plaza centers, auto repair facilities, drug stores, tobacco outlets, and liquor stores. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Thorntons LLC engages in the operation of convenience stores and gas stations. The company was founded by James H. Thornton in 1971 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

The Spinx Co., Inc. engages in the ownership and operations of gasoline stations and convenience stores. It offers food service, car wash, and DVD rentals. The company was founded by Stewart Spinks in 1972 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Pilot Corp. operates convenience stores and sells fuel. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Simons Petroleum, Inc. markets petroleum products. The firm supplies products and services to the trucking industry through its Pathway. It also provides risk management, environmental, technical, and fuel management services. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Part of Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Statoil Ireland is an Irish company that explores, refines, and transports crude oil and natural gas. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. Statoil Ireland was acquired by Topaz Ltd. from Equinor ASA on November 02, 2006.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Topaz Energy Group Ltd. provides commercial fuels, lubricants and home heating oils. It owns oil importation facilities in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Derry and Greenore, as well as local distribution depots geographically spread across Ireland. The firm also supplies gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil and lubricants into all market sectors, both directly and through a countrywide network of authorized distributors. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Marketplace Events LLC offers event management services. The firm specializes in home and garden shows. It organizes fall shows, online ticketing, video analysis, a national spokesperson, on-site renewals, direct response marketing, and guaranteeing attendee satisfaction. The company was founded in July 2008 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

St. Romain Oil Co. operates as a fuel distributor. It operates 10 Y-Not Stop locations in central Louisiana: Mansura, Marksville, Cottonport, Simmesport, Deville, Ville Platte, Barber Spur, Jonesville, Alexandria, and Moreauville. The company was founded by Edmond St. Romain in 1970 and is headquartered in Mansura, LA.

Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology and electronic commerce solutions focusing on electronic payment services. It offers real-time electronic reconciliation, web-based reporting, and system management. The company was is headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines.

Part of President Chain Store Corp., Convenience Distribution, Inc. operates food and beverage stores. The company is based in Quezon, Philippines.

Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Energizer Auto Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of interior and exterior automobile surfaces. The company was founded in November 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.