18 • March | April 2026 • abasto.com 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto Announces Retirement 7-Eleven, Inc. announced that Joe DePinto, CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc. for more than twenty years, will retire from his position, effective as of the end of 2025. Stanley (Stan) Rey- nolds, currently President of SEI, and Douglas (Doug) Rosencrans, currently Executive Vice President & COO of SEI have been appointed Interim Co-CEOs of SEI and will ser- ve in this capacity until a successor to Mr. DePinto is appointed. Yesway Hires Robert Hampton as Chief Technology Officer Former CEO Steve Sheetz has passed away ExtraMile Expands Georgia Footprint to 30 Sites ExtraMile scaled its Georgia footprint to 30 locations in under two years with its new Conyers site. As a ground-up build, this miles- tone underscores the brand’s commitment to modern retail infras- tructure and rapid market penetration, setting the pace for strate- gic B2B expansion in 2026. Sheetz has announced the passing of former President and CEO Steve Sheetz at age 77. An Altoona native who joined the family business at age 12, Steve served as CEO from 1984 to 1995 and Board Chairman until 2013. He spearheaded the chain’s growth to 100 locations, lea- ving a legacy as a visionary leader. Yesway announced that Robert Hampton has joined the company as Chief Tech- nology Officer. Reporting directly to the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, Hampton will lead Yesway’s in- formation technology strategy and over- see all aspects of enterprise technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and innovation. • CONVENIENCE BRIEFS