Wayne Baker, president and CEO of Warrenton Oil Co., is stepping back and playing a smaller role within the family-owned company, which operates FastLane Convenience Stores. Mary Banmiller is replacing him as the new CEO, and Dana Moloney is now chief operating officer. Baker remains chairman.
- Warrenton Oil/FastLane is No. 129 on CSP’s 2023 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by size.
“After careful consideration and reflection, I have decided the time is right to play a lighter role and pass the torch to the next generation of leadership at Warrenton Oil Co.,” Baker said. “I am proud of what we have grown together. Mary is my secret weapon. She demonstrates a true passion for the values, goals and mission of our family-owned business, and I look forward to the future under her leadership.”
Baker plans to remain engaged at a strategic level, continuing to focus on growth opportunities for the company.
Previously, Banmiller served as senior director of retail operations and hotel operations.
“We have a legacy of maintaining strong relationships with our customers, vendors and employees and providing industry-leading services,” Banmiller said. “I look forward to building upon Wayne’s decades of momentum and continuing to propel the company forward. I want to thank and recognize Wayne for his family-focused foundation, vision and leadership for Warrenton Oil Co.”
Maloney served previously as director of finance, and before that, she was director of transportation.
Warrenton, Missouri-based Warrenton Oil’s family of businesses includes nearly 60 FastLane c-stores, FL Wash car and truck washes, a Dairy Queen restaurant and three hotels, as well as WOCO Transportation.
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