Stephen L. Hightower
was appointed to the Board in August 2008. In 1984 Mr. Hightower started Hightowers Petroleum Co. as a licensed motor fuel dealer.

With foresight and continuing innovation, Hightowers Petroleum Co. developed a “Virtual Market Place” throughout the United States with the ability to provide gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, and lubricants, oils, and greases in 48 states and most counties in the USA.

Mr. Hightower currently remains active in international activity that began in 1984. Hightowers Petroleum Co. has relationships with most of the major oil companies in the USA and continues to be a leader in the industry and provide value to its customers.

Mr. Hightower is a “Corporate Round Table Member” of the National Association of Black State Legislators (NBCSL) and holds memberships in the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers Association (SIGMA), National Association of Convenient Stores (NACS), and American Association of Blacks in Energy.