TravelCenters of America makes leadership changes
TravelCenters of America LLC has announced that Thomas M. O’Brien, President and Chief Executive Officer has resigned effective December 31, 2017.
The TA Board has appointed Andrew J. Rebholz, a 20 year veteran of TA and currently TA’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to be TA’s new Chief Executive Office.
Other leadership changes in the fuel and convenience retailer include Barry A. Richards, a 17 year veteran of TA and currently TA’s Executive Vice President, to be TA’s new President and Chief Operating Officer; and William E. Myers, TA’s current Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, to be TA’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
“During the past few years I have sequentially led each of the major business lines at TA: TA non-fuel retail operations including over 800 restaurants and almost 500 convenience stores; TA’s commercial and retail fuel sales; and, recently, TA’s industry leading truck maintenance, repair and tire sales and services. I am excited to realize the potential for each of these businesses and I look forward to finding more ways to deliver value to our customers,” said Richards.
O’Brien led the company for almost 11 years and will now remain as an employee to assist with the transition.
TA’s travel centers operate under the brand names “TravelCenters of America”, “TA”, “Petro Stopping Centers” and “Petro” and offer diesel and gasoline fueling, full and quick service restaurants, truck maintenance, and other services.
