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Greg Franks previously served as senior vice president, chief franchise officer and operations support at 7-Eleven Inc.

Q&A series ties in with Convenience Store News’ Top Women in Convenience awards.

Eby-Brown, Growth Energy, IRI, ITG Brands, Kretek International, National Convenience Distributors and SMSB Consulting Group also make personnel moves.

Lead Driver Daniel Abshire has been with the company for 40 years and succeeded his father in the role.

The long-time president of Busy Bee Food Stores co-founded the New York Association of Convenience Stores.

Delek US, KPS Global, Swisher, Turning Point Brands and The Vollrath Co. also announce personnel news.

This year's 74 honorees were selected from a record-setting field of nominations.

The CEO of Texas Born will be honored alongside Hall of Fame inductees Kyle Krause and Vito Maurici this fall.

Industry leaders from Kum & Go and McLane will be celebrated this fall.

Mitch Madoff will serve as senior vice president of private label and supply chain, while Tae Strain steps up as corporate executive chef.

Acosta, Cubby's, Delek US, Impact 21 and The United Family also make personnel news.

The fourth-annual program will celebrate the next generation of c-store industry leaders.