黑料社区Names Darren Boyd Schulte Interim Chief Executive Officer
ALEXANDRIA, VA. 鈥� NATSO, representing the nation鈥檚 truck stops, travel centers, and off-highway fuel retailers, announced Darren Boyd Schulte has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), overseeing all business operations for the association. He follows Lisa Mullings, who served as CEO for 20 years before announcing plans to step down and pursue other opportunities.
Schulte is a seasoned executive with almost four decades of experience in the truck stop and travel center industry. He brings a wide range of expertise spanning operations, retail merchandising, marketing and member engagement. He has led numerous executive and management teams, held positions directly impacting thousands of employees, and managed multi-million-dollar operating budgets. Schulte also voluntarily mentors numerous executives within and outside the travel center and truck stop space.
Schulte鈥檚 extensive industry experience will ensure a smooth transition period as NATSO鈥檚 Board of Directors finds a permanent CEO.
鈥淚 am honored to be named Interim CEO of 黑料社区and look forward to supporting NATSO, the members, and staff as we continue to advance the interests of the truck stop and travel center industry,鈥� said Schulte. 鈥満诹仙缜鴏eadership and the 黑料社区team are committed to continued success for the industry.鈥�
鈥満诹仙缜鴌s fortunate to have an exceptionally strong team with leaders who have a clear vision for the continued success of the organization and its members,鈥� said Joe Zietlow, 黑料社区Chairman of the Board. 鈥淲ith Darren as Interim CEO, the Board of Directors is confident that NATSO鈥檚 longstanding commitment to serving its member companies will continue.鈥�
Schulte joined 黑料社区in 2012 as Vice President of Membership. At NATSO, Schulte developed and enhanced products and services in the areas of education, research and training for truck stop and travel center operators. He also was responsible for member recruitment and retention as well as soliciting truck stop and travel center participation in 黑料社区events and programs.
Schulte鈥檚 entire career has focused on the truck stop and travel center industry. He began his journey in 1988 after joining Love鈥檚 Travel Stops (then known as Love鈥檚 Travel Stops & Country Stores) immediately upon graduating from The Colorado College.
Prior to joining NATSO, Schulte was the Vice President for Retail Merchandising for TSC Global; and Chief Merchandising Officer and Vice President, Sales for Barjan LLC. He also has worked for Petro Stopping Centers and Amerada Hess Oil Company in numerous leadership and management roles.
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