Ken Parent has been a director of the company since 2011. Mr. Parent served as special advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer of Pilot Flying J, the largest travel center operator in North America from January 2021 to April 2023. From 2014 to December 31, 2020, Mr. Parent served as president of Pilot Flying J. In this role, he oversaw all company functions, including human resources, technology, finance, real estate and construction. Mr. Parent also led strategic initiatives on behalf of Pilot Flying J. Prior to becoming president, he served as executive vice president, chief operating officer of Pilot Flying J from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Parent served as Pilot Flying J's senior vice president of operations, marketing and human resources from 2001 to 2013 where he managed store and restaurant operations, marketing, sales, transportation and supply and distribution. Mr. Parent also serves as the vice-chairman of the board of directors for NASDAQ-listed Westrock Coffee, a leading integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts and ingredients provider in the U.S. Mr. Parent holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor's degree in marketing from San Diego State University. Specific Expertise: Mr. Parent brings to the board significant managerial and operational experience as a result of the various senior positions held during his over 20-year tenure at Pilot Flying J, including as President. The board also benefits from Mr. Parent's significant compensation and multi-unit expertise and deep knowledge of the fuel and retail industries.