The Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, a national association of fuel marketers and convenience store chain retailers in the United States and Canada, has announced the selection of Ryan McNutt as its Chief Executive Officer.
“After a robust national selection process, in which over 75 highly qualified candidates were considered, the SIGMA executive search committee unanimously selected Ryan as the next chief executive of the association,” said Tom Gresham, President of SIGMA’s Board of Directors.
McNutt has a rich history with SIGMA, having previously served on the association’s Legislative Committee and Board of Directors. McNutt spent ten years with Midwest Petroleum, a Saint Louis-based convenience store operator. As its Vice President of Operations, he was responsible for all aspects of store operations, marketing, merchandising, human resources, and risk management. He has most recently served as a Senior Director in national retail sales for Anheuser-Busch in the convenience store channel.
“It is a great honor to be leading SIGMA at a time of so much potential and growth for the industry,” said McNutt about his selection. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to create long-term value for the association and its members in the years to come.”
McNutt will assume the role on April 20 and will work closely with SIGMA’s Board of Directors, staff, and members to ensure the association continues its role as a leading voice for the fuel marketing community and that its events, programs, and services remain relevant and further advance the interests of the industry for the future.
“Ryan’s reputation for engaging members and his dynamic leadership style are going to be a great asset for our association,” said Gresham. “With SIGMA’s outstanding staff that has been nothing short of exemplary during this time of transition, we are extremely excited for the future.”
McNutt holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University. He earned his Masters of Business Administration from Washington University in Saint Louis.
