Kenneth E. McMullen, CEO of Weigel’s passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 unexpectedly. Under McMullen's leadership, Weigel’s added 49 convenience stores and its own bakery. His tenure and legacy at Weigel’s lasted 40 tremendous years and the chain now has 70 stores.
McMullen began his career at Weigel’s in 1981 as Operations Manager. He was a driving force in the expansion and growth of the company with his innovative sprit, servant leadership, and his expertise. McMullen was the first non-family member to serve as President when he took on the role in 2001. In 2017, the company promoted McMullen to CEO and became the first non-family member to have been appointed CEO. Through McMullen's leadership, drive and perceptive ability to see forthcoming trends, Weigel’s was named 2019 Convenience Store Chain of the Year.