Chain Store Age names newest members to SPECS ‘Ambassadors Club’

In 2016, Chain Store Age unveiled its first-ever SPECS Ambassadors Club, created to recognize selected retail executives who have made significant contributions to the industry and to SPECS. Produced by CSA, SPECS is attended by retail and food-service executives who plan, design, build, and maintain stores and restaurants nationwide.



Now in its second year, the SPECS Ambassadors Club members will provide guidance on overall programming for SPECS/2018, as well as serve as ambassadors to the event and participate in conference marketing efforts.



Following is a listing of the SPECS/2018 Ambassadors Club.



• Bruce Brock, director of real estate, Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs

• Bill Chaff, VP, real estate & construction, bd’s Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill

• Sara Craven, former corporate design & construction regional director, Avis Budget Group

• Dan Garneau, site development manager, Kum & Go

• Lindsey Garza, director, health & wellness innovations, Wal-Mart Stores

• Eric Johnson, director of store planning, Brookshire Brothers Inc.

• Alan Norton, senior manager, health and wellness innovations, design & formats, Wal-Mart Stores

• Doug Pellock, VP, construction and purchasing, Marcus Theatres

• David Shotwell, senior director of construction and facilities, Cook Out Restaurants

• Kent Swank, senior director construction, The Home Depot

• Parke Wellman, DVP, store design, construction, visual merchandising, Helzberg Diamonds



Now in its 54th year, SPECS will host its 2018 conference in Dallas, at the Gaylord Texan, March 18-20. The event will focus on what’s next, and what is shaping the future of physical retail.