Kennedy Company

The Kennedy Company Announces Appointment of Chris Whitley to Board of Directors East Providence, Rhode Island (March 3, 2025) Today, the Kennedy Company, proudly announced the appointment of a new independent director, Chris Whitley, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Whitley is a seasoned sales and marketing executive with decades of experience in the fueling infrastructure industry. "Chris brings extensive experience in the industrial and petroleum equipment sectors, including leadership, sales, marketing, and commercial expertise. His successful track record with U.S. and global sales teams will be a valuable asset to the Board and the company as we continue to grow, expand our geographic presence, and introduce new products to the fuel equipment industry," said Tom Cacciola, Chief Executive Officer of the Kennedy Company. "Chris’ appointment reflects our commitment to aligning the Board with our strategy and growth opportunities, leveraging his 30-plus years of industry experience. We warmly welcome Chris to the Board and look forward to collaborating with him,” said Kristen Kennedy, Chairperson of the Board of Directors. “The Kennedy Company is Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s oldest distributor in the nation, and I’m excited to join the board and assist them in attaining their growth goals, said Mr. Whitley. About Chris Whitley: Chris is the global sales and marketing lead for W.L. Gore & Associates' PharmBIO business. Before W.L. Gore, he held various roles including Vice President of Retail Solutions and Vice President of North American Marketing and Sales at Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), the world’s leading fueling infrastructure, technology, and solutions provider. About the Kennedy Company: Established in 1930, the Kennedy Company is a leader in the industrial and petroleum equipment distribution industry. With five locations along the East Coast of the United States, the company supplies petroleum equipment and services to fueling facilities across various industries. Its headquarters is located in East Providence, Rhode Island.

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Kennedy Company Names Tom Cacciola CEO East Providence, Rhode Island (January 6, 2025) – The Kennedy Company, a leading national fuel equipment distributor, announced today the appointment of Thomas R. Cacciola as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Cacciola is the first CEO from outside the founding family, which has owned and operated the business for the past 95 years. Cacciola was most recently the Chief Real Estate Officer for EG America, a leading fuel forecourt and convenience store operator. His leadership drove growth, innovation, and operational excellence across a real estate portfolio of over 1,600 convenience stores in 30 states. Cacciola has over 30 years of experience in the convenience store and fuel industry, including leadership responsibility for operations, marketing, maintenance, construction, real estate, environmental compliance, and sustainability. He began his career at Cumberland Farms, where he served as Vice President of Real Estate and played a key role in EG America's successful acquisition of the company. “We are excited to welcome Tom to the Kennedy family,” said Kristen Kennedy, Chairperson of the Board of Directors. “It is the right time to make a change and bring in new leadership. We are confident his industry acumen and strategic vision for growth will benefit our customers, vendors, and industry partners. He is the ideal leader to guide the company at a time when significant changes in the fueling industry will present opportunities for innovation and growth.” Cacciola added: “I am honored to join such a remarkable company that has served the fueling industry for nearly 100 years. The Kennedy Company is at a pivotal time in its journey. I look forward to working with the team to enhance customer value, expand our markets, and achieve the board's strategic growth goals.” Under Cacciola’s leadership, the Kennedy Company will continue its growth strategy of providing petroleum equipment and service to fueling facilities across multiple industries, including expanding its data center support segment. About the Kennedy Company Since 1930, the Kennedy Company has been a leader in the industrial and petroleum equipment distribution industry. With five locations along the US East Coast, it provides petroleum equipment and service to fueling facilities across multiple industries. The company is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island. Media Contact Kim Kennedy [email protected]

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