Convenience Matters

How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute
John has more than 25 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute (formerly known as the Fuels Institute). Prior to that, he served for 15 years as vice president of government relations at NACS, with a focus on fuels- and energy-related issues.

Findings from a NACS consumer survey point to simple ways retailers can create a vibe and make their stores places that customers choose.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard
About our Guest:
Adam Rosenblatt, Founding Partner, Bold Decision
Adam is one of the nation's leading political consultants sought after for his ability to help clients achieve victory through effective research-based strategies and messaging. He designs and executes cutting-edge quantitative, qualitative, and data analytics programs for campaigns as well as non-political clients like NACS.

NACS President & CEO Frank Gleeson shares insights from the road and what they reveal about the future of convenience retail.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
Frank Gleeson, NACS President & CEO
Frank became president and CEO of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) on January 1, 2026, succeeding Henry Armour. He is the fourth person to lead NACS in its 65-year history.

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop officially opened for business on June 24, a celebration of how every stop on the highway can feel a little more like home.




 


Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

We examine what may come next for petroleum markets as hostilities in the Middle East appear to ease, as well as the longer-term implications.
Hosted by:
Jeff Lenard

About our Guest:
John Eichberger, Executive Director, Transportation Energy Institute
John has 25 years of experience in the fuels industry, including more than a decade leading the Transportation Energy Institute. Prior to that, he served for 15 years as vice president of government relations at NACS, with a focus on fuels- and energy-related issues.