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Ankeny,
IA – April 2020 / Newsmaker Alert / Casey’s
General Stores, Inc. (CASY), announces restaurant industry veteran
Michelle Wickham will join the company as Vice President, Food Service.
In this role, Wickham will continue to evolve Casey’s $1.1B prepared food
service business, advancing the incorporation of a restaurant mindset for
menu, quality, consistency and innovation across the company’s 16-state
store footprint.
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 “Michelle’s
extensive experience in the restaurant industry will be crucial for the
continuing elevation of our guests’ experience with convenient food,” said
Tom Brennan, Chief Merchandising Officer at Casey’s General Stores. “We
look forward to her leadership and the passion and energy she will bring
in helping Casey’s ensure our stores are consistently delivering delicious
food and beverages, on-the-go, and at the highest quality.”
Wickham
brings more than 30 years of restaurant industry experience, across quick
service, fast casual and casual dining. Most recently, she served as Vice
President of Culinary, Category, R&D Management, and Catering for national
burger chain Red Robin. Previously, Wickham worked in a number of operational,
sales, and product development roles with Qdoba Mexican Eats, the Einstein
Noah Restaurant Group, Seattle’s Best, and Yum! Brands.
“I
am thrilled to join Casey’s and truly meet guests where, how and when they
want Casey’s delicious food,” said Wickham.
About
Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s
General Stores is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over
2,200 convenience
stores in 16 states. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has
grown to become the fourth-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest
pizza chain in the United States. Often located in the heart of its communities,
Casey’s General Stores provides freshly prepared foods, quality
fuel, and friendly service at every location. Guests can enjoy famous,
made-from-scratch pizza,
donuts, other assorted bakery items, and (at select stores) Casey’s made-to-order
sub sandwiches and salads. Learn more and order online at www.Caseys.com.
Media
Contacts:
Katie
Petru
Director,
Communications
Casey's
General Stores
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515-446-6772
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314-313-9460 |
