Patrick Wallace

Regional Vice President

Regional Vice President Patrick Wallace is responsible for the west coast region of the company’s business operations.  Additionally, he is well versed in the convenience business, and provides guidance in maintaining the company’s presence as the leader in the industry.

Wallace attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1981 with a degree in Business Administration. He began his retail career as a merchandise manager with J.C. Penney Company, joining The Paradies Shops in 1983.  Accepting his first general manager position in 1984, Wallace led the Paradies retail operation at the Milwaukee airport location, later moving to the Atlanta airport location in 1985 to join the management team overseeing the Country Stores.

A team player who displays consistent leadership abilities, Wallace relocated once again in 1987 to Chicago where, for 10 years, he served as general manager of several specialty stores overseeing all aspects of that airport retail operation.  He was promoted to regional manager in 1998 and director of convenience merchandise in 2002, before assuming his current position.

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