Casey’s General Stores Adds Convenience Retail and Finance Leaders to its Executive Leadership Team
May 13 2020 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Fourth-largest convenience store retailer
enhances leadership team to continue to accelerate the execution of
its strategic plan
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY), today announced two
additions to its executive leadership team, as the fourth-largest
convenience store retailer executes its three-year strategic plan
shared in January 2020. The additions include Ena Williams as chief
operating officer and Steve Bramlage as chief financial officer,
each effective June 1, 2020. Williams fills a newly created role,
and Bramlage succeeds former Chief Financial Officer Bill
Walljasper, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Williams and Bramlage will report to Chief Executive Officer Darren
Rebelez, and Mr. Walljasper will remain with the company as
Executive Advisor to assist with the transition.
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Ena Williams joins Casey's as Chief
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“Casey’s is fortunate to have two phenomenal leaders with deep
expertise in their fields join the team, particularly during this
time of unprecedented change,” said Darren Rebelez, Chief Executive
Officer, Casey’s General Stores. “I’m confident they will
strengthen our efforts to deliver on our strategic plan to not only
lead our industry, but also remain among the top quintile of all
retailers nationwide.”
Williams and Bramlage will accelerate several initiatives in the
strategic plan. Specifically, these additions will lead to the
establishment of a dedicated mergers and acquisitions team, and
enhanced operational efficiencies including asset protection and
centralized procurement.
“We have been diligent in finding the right talent and building
a best-in-class team to drive the execution of our three-year
strategic plan, and grow Casey’s as we look toward the next 50
years,” said Rebelez. “I look forward to what we can collectively
accomplish with our 38,000 team members across 16 states as we move
forward.”
Steve Bramlage Serving as a large, public company CFO for
the past eight years, Steve Bramlage will steward Casey’s
financials and build upon the company’s reputation for fiscal
discipline and sound financial management. Bramlage was most
recently the CFO at Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a $16 billion food,
facilities and uniform services provider. In that role he helped
the company balance and strengthen revenue, margin, EBITDA, and
free cash flow, while improving financial flexibility and making
several key strategic acquisitions. Prior to Aramark, Bramlage was
CFO at Owens-Illinois (NYSE: OI), the world’s largest manufacturer
of glass, and held several financial leadership roles at PPG
Industries, Eli-Lilly and Ernst & Young. Bramlage holds a
Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University and
a Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton.
“Casey's has a well-deserved reputation for being able to
balance strong financial flexibility while consistently making
disciplined growth and value enhancing investments,” Steve
Bramlage. "It is my privilege to join such an upstanding company,
and I look forward to helping protect that reputation as Casey's
moves into its sixth decade as an industry leader.”
Ena Williams Ena Williams will lead Casey’s 2200-plus
store network across 16 states. She will oversee store operations,
fuel procurement and delivery, operational excellence, new store
development, and transportation and distribution. Williams spent a
decade at 7-Eleven and served as senior vice president and head of
international. In this role, she directed global functions,
including merchandising, marketing, logistics, human resources and
financial analysis, in addition to global operations, licensing and
expansion. Before 7-Eleven, she spent more than 15 years at
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Mobil Oil Corporation in operations
management, merchandising, transportation and supply, and leading
the company’s West and Midwest divisions. Most recently, Williams
served as chief executive officer of the largest, direct provider
of technology-enabled medical equipment in the hospice industry,
National HME. Williams holds a Master of Business Administration
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia.
“I am honored to join the talented and dedicated Casey’s team at
such an exciting time,” said Ena Williams. “I look forward to
supporting the stores as we deliver on the company’s strong
commitment to enhance the lives of our guests and communities each
day.”
About Casey’s General Stores
Casey's General Stores is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY)
operating over 2,200 convenience stores in 16 states. Founded more
than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the
fourth-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest
pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared
foods, quality fuel, and friendly service at every location. Guests
can enjoy famous, made-from-scratch pizza, donuts, other assorted
bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn
more and order online at www.caseys.com.
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