Education Sessions
Tune-Up Your Know-How
The CFCA Summit is packed with high-performance educational sessions designed to fuel your business and keep you ahead of the curve. From compliance updates to emerging tech and operational strategies, each session is a key pit stop on your road to success. And don’t miss our final lap on Thursday with a special keynote from NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Spencer Boyd—bringing real-world grit, determination, and drive straight from the track to the stage.
Check out the full session lineup below and gear up for an unforgettable ride.
Tuesday
Labor Law Update
1:00 - 1:50 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom F
Speakers:
- Colin Calvert, Fisher Phillips
- Christine Baran, Fisher Phillips
Transforming Fuel Distribution with AI: A Simplified Road map for Efficiency and Growth
1:00 - 1:50 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom A
Speaker:
- Pavan Maheshwari, Fleet Panda, CEO
Trends in Deal Making
1:00 - 1:50 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom D
Speaker:
- Fred Whitaker, Cummins & White, LLP
Federal Update
2:00 - 2:50 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom A
Speakers:
- LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO
- Jon Taets, NACS
- Royd Baik, SC Fuels
Moderator:Â
- Alessandra Magnasco, CFCA
Low Nox Issue Lawsuit Overview
2:00 - 2:50 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom F
Speaker:Â Luke Wake, Pacific Legal Foundation
CA Update: Policy Updates + Media & Advocacy Training
3:00 - 4:30 PMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom A
Part 1, Policy Updates
Begins at 3:00
- Speakers:
- Alessandra Magnasco, CFCA
- with Sloat Higgins Jensen & Associates
Part 2, Media & Advocacy Training
Begins at 3:45
- Speakers:
- David Nelson, Capitol Regions
- LA Plax, Staged Right Media
- Ashley Boston, Strauch Company
- Moderator:
- Beatrice Lam, CFCA
Wednesday
Inspirational Prayer Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AMÂ |Â Marina Room
Start your day with purpose at our Inspirational Prayer Breakfast — a time for reflection, connection, and meaningful conversation before the Summit begins.
Speaker:Â Tim Werle, LA City Fire Department
Pricing: $50
Sponsored by Interstate Oil, Rinehart law Offices, Van De Pol
The Future of Fuels Landscape
9:00 - 9:50 AMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom A
Speakers:
- Erin Thorp, US Energy
- Jeff Wilkerson, Pearson Fuels
- Gal Sitty, Kia
- Steve Lesher, Shell
- Ben Oakley, WSPA
Coffee and Capital
9:00 - 9:50 AMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom F
Speakers:
- Andy Weber, Corner Capital
- Reuven Birnkrant, PetroCal
- Corey Henricksen, Acquisition Refinance & Capital
- Tony Zieglar, Ascentium Capital
Moderator:
- Nick Patel, National Petroleum
How to Manage Incoming Workforce
10:00 - 10:50 AMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom A
Speaker:Â Ernie Harker, Ernburn
Thursday
Keynote Session with Spencer Boyd
9:00 - 10:00 AMÂ |Â Seaport Ballroom D&E
Speaker:Â Spencer Boyd, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Driver
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