Executive Team
Stewart Spinks started the company in 1972 with home heating oil delivery and one gas station in Greenville, SC. Stewart is a board member of the National Association of Convenience Stores where he serves on their Coca-Cola Leadership Council. He also serves the industry as a Board Member of the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers Association. Stewart serves as a past Chairman of the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce and is currently on 15 other boards in Upstate, SC. Stewart earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Tennessee in 1968. He enjoys flying and is an instrument rated pilot with over 5,000 hours logged since 1981. Stewart enjoys spending time with his wife, four (4) sons and their families including eight (8) grandchildren.
Steve Spinks serves as President of The SPINX Company where his main responsibilities include directing the executive team; operations, finance, marketing, human resources and real estate activities. Previously, Steve has served The SPINX Company as Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Price Analyst, Construction Manager and Territory Manager. Steve completed his undergraduate degree at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and received a Master's Degree from Duke University. In his free time, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, reading and traveling.
Richard Phipps is the Vice President of Real Estate for Enigma Corporation, a separate company that handles "the dirt." Richard's main responsibilities for The SPINX Company include site development and with Enigma, Richard manages all of the company's real estate activity, including new site selection, purchasing and sales. Richard has held numerous positions with The SPINX Company and worked previously with Standard Oil of CA (Chevron). Richard received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California. In his free time, Richard enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Greg Minton serves The SPINX Company as Chief Operating Officer. Greg is responsible for all company operated locations, as well as financial execution on a daily basis. Previously, he has served SPINX in many areas including foods, transportation, real estate and operations. Outside of SPINX, Greg served as the Training Manager for Apple South, Inc. in Madison GA and the General Manager for Shoney's South, Inc. Specialty Division in Memphis, TN. In his free time, Greg enjoys flying and golfing.
Tracie Lilly serves The SPINX Company as Chief People Officer. Tracie's responsibilities include guiding the development of its human capital to deliver the company's vision through human resource functions and risk management. Tracie was originally hired by SPINX as Risk Management Coordinator and was promoted to Director of Human Resources prior to her current position. Tracie also serves on the Greenville County Workforce Investment Board. Her past experience includes account representative for Interim Services in Atlanta, GA and Regional Recruiter for County Seat. Tracie received a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Edinboro University. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources Management (PHR) through the Society of Human Resource Management. In her free time, Tracie enjoys spending time with her family, reading and hiking.
Stanley N. Storti was hired in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer for The SPINX Company. Stan's responsibilities include all aspects of finance, accounting, information technology and strategic procurement. Prior to joining SPINX, Stan spent six years as the Manager of Retail Accounting for Wawa, Inc. of Wawa, PA, where he directed accounting for 546 convenience stores located throughout the Northeast. Prior to joining Wawa, Inc., Stan spent ten years working for Chevron Corporation in various technical and managerial accounting roles within their company-operated, convenience store division. Stan graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Gwynedd-Mercy College in Philadelphia, PA and successfully completed the CPA examination shortly thereafter. In his free time, Stan likes to travel with his family, cook and collect wine and art.
Bill Reilly serves as Chief Marketing Officer for The SPINX Company. Bill is responsible for customer research, sales & marketing and directing the long term strategy of the SPINX brand. Prior to joining SPINX, Bill served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sheetz, Inc., a convenience store chain of 330 units based in Altoona, PA. Bill has extensive experience as a food and beverage executive for The Walt Disney World Company, Disneyland Paris and Marriott Hotels. He is a past instructor of Culinary Arts at his alma mater Johnson and Wales University in Providence R.I where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Foodservice Management. In his free time, Bill loves playing golf and traveling the world with his family.
Adam Marcus is the Vice President of Fuels for The SPINX Company. Adam's responsibility includes leading and developing strong partnership relations for the wholesale fuels business including Dealers, Jobbers, Commercial customers and suppliers. Additionally, Adam has responsibility for strategic procurement and fleet operations. Prior to joining SPINX, Adam was the Area General Manager for G&K services in South Florida for three years and served fourteen years with BP/Amoco in the United States. During his tenure at these companies, he held both strategic and managerial roles within the downstream refining and marketing organization. Adam graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Maryland in College Park, MD and also earned an MBA from the University of Tampa in Tampa, FL. In his free time, he spends time with his family, volunteers with Little League Baseball, cooks and fishes.