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Knoxville,
TN – April 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Pilot,
one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest
travel center network in North America, has announced the appointment
of Gary Hoogeveen
as president of Pilot Energy. Hoogeveen brings more than 20 years of industry
and business experience to Pilot as the company aims to shape the future
of energy.
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 “We’re
excited to welcome Gary to our team. I’ve known Gary for a long time, and
he is an experienced and talented leader who will bring a trusted voice
and perspective to an important part of our business,” said Adam
Wright, chief executive officer of Pilot. “Our energy team will continue
to be foundational to our ability to reliably serve customers and navigate
the alternative fuels transition.”
As
president of Pilot Energy, Hoogeveen will oversee the company’s integrated
fuel supply chain, including upstream infrastructure and asset management,
business development, fuel procurement, logistics and transportation. In
addition, he will steward the ongoing development and innovation of electric
and alternative energy solutions.
“As
a leader in energy, Pilot understands we have a responsibility to help
move the industry forward while continuing to optimize traditional fuel
supply, which is core to our business,” said Gary Hoogeveen, president
of Pilot Energy. “The potential for positive impact and innovation at this
company is incredible and so is the talent. It’s an honor to lead this
team and to join a company that plays such an essential role in keeping
North America moving.”
Prior
to joining Pilot, Hoogeveen most recently served as chief executive officer
of Rocky Mountain Power. He has held several management roles as part of
Berkshire Hathaway Energy since 2000. Hoogeveen earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in physics from the University of Northern Iowa and a Ph.D. in space
physics from Rice University.
About
Pilot
Pilot
Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot”) keeps North America’s drivers moving as
the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their
journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and employs approximately
30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has
more than 870 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces, serving
an average of 1.3 million guests per day. In addition to travel center
services, Pilot offers trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel,
credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates the third
largest fuel tanker fleet in North America and supplies approximately 14
billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is committed to shaping the future
of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels
and through the development of a coast-to-coast EV charging network and
low carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot,
visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com.
Media
Contact:
Billy
Leach
Specialist
II, External Communications
Pilot
Travel Centers LLC
Office:
865-474-3043
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