b'2023 WPMA State Report IDAHOPetroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association ReportIPM&CSA Convention and Trade Show,August 2-4, 20232023 Convention: Embracingpleased to have two new board members join us: Tim Wothuis, Cooler Weather, Casual Christensen Inc and Scott Martens, CO Energy. Elegance, and Record Turnout in Sun Valley.Members, family, friends, and business partners enjoyed a welcome respite of cool weather Suzanne Budgethis year in Sun Valley for our annual IPM&CSAExecutive Director event in early August. After the triple digits of July, the Wood River Valleys mountain temperatures in the 60s and 70s were much appreciated during our events, including shooting, golfing and of course socializing. Fortunately, the thundershowers didnt roll in until the golf awards & BBQ wrapped up at the Sun Valley Golf Club. Idaho welcomed special guests andIdaho 2023-25 Board (left to right): Tyler Harker, Brad Holland,leaders from our industry: JeremyDerek Brewer, Ben Roberts, and Matt BerryBautista - WPMA President, WPMA Hall of Famers DennisBoard / Officer Elections and Transition.MembersCampo and Brett Adams, and an excellent line up of presentersaccepted the nominating committee report and voted on a new representing key players (Chevron, NACS, Federated and theslate of officers and board members for the upcoming two-year Idaho Lottery). Timely topics (renewable diesel, business succes- cycle. Please welcome your new IPM&CSA Executive Team:sion planning, the future of C-Stores, and lottery tips and tricks)PresidentDerek Brewer, Valley Wide Cooperative headlined the Thursday member meeting.1st Vice PresidentBrad Holland, CampoPoole Distributing/Carson We enjoyed a record year in 2023 for attendance and revenues. But2nd Vice PresidentBen Roberts, Maverik as always, its our friends and the camaraderie that brings us backEMA DirectorTyler Harker, Senergy Petroleum year after year. This success is due in no small part to IPM&CSAPast PresidentMatt Berry, Berry Oil marketers and our national and regional business partners. ThanksLegislative Update as always to Team WPMA and the excellent staff at Sun ValleyLegislative track recordResort for a terrific event. We look forward to seeing you in 2024same time next year in Coeur dAlene! 2023 Presentations &IPM&CSA Member Meeting Industry Issues& Program Navigating TomorrowsHanding Over the Reins: Opportunities: InsightsIPM&CSA Leadership Transition. Many Kudos to on Renewable Diesel,Matt Berry for doing Double Duty, and Welcome Succession Planning,to Derek Brewer as New President. Frictionless Convenience, and Lottery ProfitabilityMany thanks to Matt Berry, Berry Oil, for doing double duty through The ABCs of Renewable Diesel (RD) some very difficult years as President of IPM&CSA. Who knewTroy ShoenDirector, Sales and Marketing Chevron Renewable Energy Groupwhen Matt agreed to the job, that our organization would face a global pandemic, more than the usual wild fluctuations in fuel sup- Troy gave a primer on what you need to know about the evolving ply, demand and pricing, coupled with supply chain disruptions. Addlandscape of Renewable Diesel from supply and demand to product to that challenging environment, legal and legislative battles of epicattributes, costs and availability.proportion. Matt led IPM&CSA through it all with humor, com-Fueling a Lasting Legacy: Unless you have amitment, and deep knowledge of how this business works. He has earned a well-deserved break in the action as he moves to the posi- Crystal Ball . You Need a Real Strategy tion of past president, and we welcome Derek Brewer, Valley WideEric WhitingP artner York Howell Attorneys at LawCooperative as the 2023-24 IPM&CSA President. We are also veryEric asked: Are you prepared?Estate and Business succession planning WPMA News / Fall 202323'