Outlook

President Bill Clinton
Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States.

Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States in 1992, and again in 1996—the first Democratic president to be awarded a second term in six decades. President Clinton’s core values of building community, creating opportunity, and demanding responsibility resulted in unprecedented progress for America.

President George W. Bush
The 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation

George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, was sworn into office on January 20, 2001 and served as Commander in Chief for two consecutive terms. Before his presidency, he served for six years as Governor of the State of Texas.

Carlos Brito
CEO, Anheuser Busch InBev

Carlos Brito is Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser Busch InBev. Born in 1960, he is a Brazilian citizen and received a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and an MBA from Stanford University...

Greg Creed
Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell

Greg Creed was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell in early 2011 after serving as President and Chief Concept Officer for Taco Bell Corp, the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain with more than $5 billion in annual system-wide sales...

Tom Robinson
President, Robinson Oil

Tom is President of Santa Clara, Calif.-based Robinson Oil Corporation, which owns and operates 34 Rotten Robbie stations and Mrs. Robbie's Markets throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and markets fuel to commercial customers through the Pacific Pride and CFN commercial fueling networks...

Greg Parker
President, The Parker Companies

The Parker Companies owns and operates 26 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, including Parker’s Market and Spin City Laundromats, a wholesale distributorship, and Parker’s Square in Richmond Hill, which consists of both office and retail space. The company does approximately $400 million in annual sales and has about 400 employees. It uses McLane as its main method of product distribution.

Travel Friday night and join us as we begin the 2012 Outlook Conference with a returning feature: a soothing Energize & Enlighten Weekend. This special programming is designed to re-energize your body, mind and soul and provide everyone with some much-needed inspiration. Do a little or a lot--you decide. The CSP Energize & Enlighten Weekend paves the way to the annual Outlook Conference, which begins on Sunday afternoon.

At CSP's Leadership Events, our CARRE Foundation (Charitable Alliance of Restaurant and Retail Executives) plays a critical role in the attendee experience. CARRE Foundation's purpose is to provide leadership through charitable giving while building stronger relationships and bonds within our conference community. Primary support will be to other non-profit organizations that assist others suffering from disability, disease, illness, and other hardships.

CARRE is proud to announce that Outlook Leadership Conference 2012 will be spotlighting Children's Miracle Network.

Don't miss your chance! This unparalleled gathering of global leaders promises to make Outlook Leadership the "must attend" event for top executives in the convenience & petroleum retailing industry.

"The speakers were phenomenal! Informative, interesting and motivating. This is my 2nd Outlook and both of them were among the best business conferences I have ever attended! "

- Bill Huffman – 7-Eleven

"I did want to compliment you both on a wonderful venue and program. As you know I had to leave early, but my family and Jim Fiene (who came back) found the event of great value. Best for me was again the superb time and venues you allow for networking. Thank you both again for a meaningful, elegant event. "

- Robert Buhler – Open Pantry Food Marts

The Grand America Hotel — Salt Lake City’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel — offers a refined European style against a stunning mountain setting. From the moment you enter the lobby, with its solid brass portico, soaring ceilings, and 17th century Flemish tapestries, you’ll appreciate the rich details and the unparalleled personal service.

The C-Store Product Gallery is the focal point for networking throughout the entire conference. Sampling and demonstrations of products and services allow attendees to experience new products firsthand.