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3rd generation takes leadership roles at Englefield
Yahoo Financeยท2025-09-25 10:00

Core Insights - Englefield, parent company of Duchess Convenience Stores, has appointed F.W. "Will" Englefield V and Ashley Englefield DeWitt as presidents of Englefield Energy and Englefield Retail respectively, marking a leadership transition to the third generation of the Englefield family [1][2][3] Leadership Transition - The new executives represent the third generation of the Englefield family in leadership roles, with their fathers, F.W. (Bill) Englefield IV and Ben Englefield, still leading the broader company [2] - Bill and Ben Englefield expressed excitement about the new leadership roles, emphasizing the company's 60-year legacy and the importance of transitioning leadership to the next generation [3] Executive Roles and Responsibilities - Ashley Englefield DeWitt will oversee the Duchess convenience store chain, which operates in Ohio and West Virginia, along with other entities such as Royal Craft Kitchen and Taco Bell franchises [3][4] - DeWitt has over 17 years of experience with Englefield, having progressed from division manager to her current role, and expressed honor in leading the Duchess division [4] - Will Englefield will manage the company's fuel, propane, and lubricants divisions, which include five warehouses and approximately 100 trucks [4]