What does NACS political engagement mean to you, and what benefits have you experienced from being politically engaged?

In my former career, I was a social studies teacher in the Washington, D.C., public school system, educating young adults about what it means to be an active participant in our political process. Switching to the convenience store industry and attending my first NACS Day on the Hill allowed me to further my participation in a more meaningful way. I look forward to every opportunity to help our amazing industry.

What federal legislative or regulatory issues keep you up at night (with respect to the convenience store industry)?

Anything that prohibits the industry from continuing to grow successfully—whether it be the ever-increasing swipe fees that gouge retailers or how we are going to rebuild our aging highways, roads and most importantly, because I live in Pittsburgh, bridges.

What c-store product could you not live without?

Any potato that is grated and formed into a cylinder: tater tots, Tater Kegs, tater bombs.