Western Pennsylvania Native Joins Sheetz As Public Relations Manager

Nick Ruffner contributes experience from public relations to radio and television broadcasting

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Nov 17, 2016, 12:45 ET

ALTOONA, Pa., Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz, one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers, this week welcomed Nick Ruffner, who will lead the company's communications efforts as its Public Relations Manager.

Ruffner, who is a native of Indiana County, Pennsylvania, has a background across the communications spectrum, from public relations to television and radio broadcasting. Most recently, he served as the Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson of Pennsylvania's 5^th Congressional District. His career in public relations started with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he was responsible for the communication efforts of a number of state representatives. Ruffner's background also includes several years in broadcast journalism, first with Johnstown (Pa.) NBC affiliate, WJAC, as an anchor-reporter and in leading the news efforts of Renda Broadcasting's radio stations in Indiana and Punxsutawney, as Regional News Director.

"Being on both sides of the communications industry, in public relations and broadcasting, Nick knows how to drive a message," said Ryan Sheetz, AVP of Brand Strategy for Sheetz. "We are so happy to have him join Sheetz and to be part of the next chapter of our company's story."

"Having grown up in western Pennsylvania, I have witnessed the growth of this company and seen, first-hand, the positive impact it has made in communities across the region," Ruffner said. "I am so excited to get to work in communicating the message of Sheetz, our employees and our consumers."

Before starting his career in communications, Nick Ruffner earned a Master of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

About Sheetz, Inc.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, with more than $6.9 billion in revenue and more than 17,500 employees. The company operates over 535 store locations throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of MTO® sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. All Sheetz convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Top 12 Best Places to Work for Women and Top 35 Best Workplaces for Millennials, Sheetz is committed to offering employees sustainable careers built on an inspiring culture and community engagement. For more information, visit www.sheetz.com or follow us on Twitter (@sheetz), Facebook (www.facebook.com/sheetz) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/sheetz).