NACS Appointed New Industry Leadership for 2026-2027
The convenience industry trade group named new officers to its executive committee and supplier board.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in People
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NACS has finalized the leadership appointments for its Executive Committee and Supplier Board. These officials are responsible for providing strategic direction and financial oversight for the convenience store association.
Why it matters
These appointments shape the policy and advocacy agenda for the convenience sector. Operators should note how the organization rotates leadership to balance regional interests with national retail trends.
The NACS Board of Directors consists of 30 total members, maintaining a footprint that includes three retailers based outside of North America. These leaders oversee the direction of the organization during a period of transition in retail membership.
The players
NACS
A global trade association representing convenience and fuel retailers with thousands of members across the industry.
Kevin LeMoyne
The incoming 2026-2027 chairman of the NACS Supplier Board responsible for representing industry vendors.
Annie Gauthier
The current NACS chairman who holds a leadership position during the 2025-2026 term.
The details
The NACS Executive Committee is composed of seven vice chairmen, including Varish Goyal, Chris Bambury, Tom Brennan, Charles McIlvaine, Natalie Morhous, Travis Sheetz, and Brian Donaldson. Alongside these appointments, the organization added four members to its Board of Directors, including Christian Stein. The Supplier Board, which focuses on vendor engagement, appointed Kevin LeMoyne as the 2026-2027 chairman to lead its strategic initiatives.
Timeline
Don Rhoads served as NACS chairman from 2022-2023.
Annie Gauthier currently serves as NACS chairman for the 2025-2026 term.
Kevin LeMoyne will serve as the NACS Supplier Board chairman for the 2026-2027 term.
Market Landscape
The leadership transition follows the established rotation cycle defined by the NACS bylaws governing board composition. This cyclical change ensures the association maintains a mix of regional representation and supplier perspectives.
Operators should monitor these new board members for shifts in NACS advocacy priorities that could impact supply chain or regulatory positions. Review the updated board roster to identify potential new points of contact for vendor or industry-related concerns.
The takeaway
Leadership rotations in major trade groups often signal an organization's shifting focus toward emerging regulatory or competitive challenges. Operators should track the public statements of the newly appointed chairs to anticipate changes in the association's policy agenda.
Further reading
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