Last updated on October 23rd, 2019 at 03:59 pm
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has named Tom Brennan as chief merchandising officer, reporting to CEO Darren Rebelez. Brennan will lead the development and implementation of the company’s overall merchandising and prepared foods strategy.
“Tom is a tremendous leader with deep experience across the convenience and quick service restaurant industries that will benefit Casey’s already popular fresh food program, and enhance our merchandising strategy,” said Rebelez. “We have a strong leadership team at Casey’s and I’m confident that Tom will contribute to our collective efforts to make life better for our guests and communities every day.”
Brennan joins Casey’s from CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., the parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, where he was COO responsible for the operations and support of more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States. Prior to CKE, he spent 11 years at 7-Eleven in a variety of leadership roles in merchandising, category management, store development and operations. Before 7-Eleven, he worked in the financial planning and analysis group at Target Corp. and served six years on active duty as an armor officer in the U.S. Army.
“I am honored to join the team at Casey’s to help continue to build this incredible brand and deliver great products conveniently every day to our guests,” said Brennan.
Brennan holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
