James Venable Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

▪ Regional Manager for the RaceWay Division; currently oversee 5 DMs and 93 locations▪ Instrumental in recruiting, selection, installation, training, and development of contract Operators

Birmingham, Alabama, Us

▪ Responsible for the support of 2300+ licensee and franchise locations- supervise a support staff of 15 Franchise Business Consultants and 5 Operations Coordinators▪ Possess strong communication skills and management of strategic wholesaler relationships▪ Non-royalty based model; revenue stream is products sold at retailer level; compliance management is key▪ Management of unresolved issues through Expesite database ▪ Implemented SSV (Structured Store Visit Process); management of account visitations using Streets and Trips▪ Debrief meetings held to validate site execution and unresolved issue resolution using Webex▪ Franchise Business Consultants are brand ambassadors and are charged with the following two main objectives:1- Operational Support- brand compliance, training, mentoring, persuasive selling2- Brand Development- cultivating new locations within their marketplace▪ Manage the construction process through use of Expesite, blueprint review, and overall timeline management▪ Assist President with new brand initiatives: Chester’s “On The Fly”, equipment redesign, and company cost saving initiatives- both technologies driven and operationally driven▪ Support Area Developer community through training seminars and management develop workshops▪ Travel currently at 75% including international destinations- ride with Franchise Business Consultants- cultivate their talents, further training and development, mentor, coach, and calibrate on standards and execution practices while on their respective routes▪ Numerous speaking engagements on food service and retail execution: NATSO (National Association Truck Stop Operators), AWMA (American Wholesaler Marketers Association), etc.▪ Involved with all departments to ensure effective execution: marketing, accounting, blending, QA, and MIS

Us

▪ Recruited to manage the Petro: 2 concept (single building concepts) (10 locations throughout the US)▪ P & L accountability for the 10 locations and management of NOC (Net Operating Cost)▪ Retail management- managed quarterly promotions, in stock position, plan-o-grams, and markdowns

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

▪ Responsible for 6 travel center locations throughout GA and SC▪ Full P & L accountability to include: inside sales growth, gallon growth, bundling percentage, and labor

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

▪ Responsible for entire Food Service Department; supporting 150+ locations▪ Supervised 3 Area Food Managers, Administrative Assistant, and an Inventory Maintenance Specialist▪ Reported directly to VP of Operations- with financial accountability (sales, margin, labor, etc.)