Las Vegas – October 5, 2026 -- LV Petroleum LLC has appointed Jonathan Pertchik as Chairman of its Board of Directors, alongside new board members Peter Crage and Stephen J. Girsky, bringing travel center operating experience, financial oversight and public-company governance to the privately held operator of more than 90 travel centers and 30 convenience stores across the United States.

Former TravelCenters of America CEO takes the chairman role

Pertchik previously served as CEO of publicly traded TravelCenters of America (TA), where he led the company through a period of transformation. He has known LV Petroleum founders Guy Madmon and Val Amiel since the company's early growth years and will now guide the board as LV Petroleum builds on that foundation.

Ex-TA CFO Crage joins to provide financial discipline

Crage, who served as CFO of TA, helped that company navigate the pandemic and related economic disruption over several decades in consumer-facing businesses. At LV Petroleum, he will focus on financial guidance and serve as a sounding board for management as the company scales its network of travel centers, convenience stores and more than 30 franchise brands, including Arby's, Bojangles, Dunkin' and Starbucks.

Girsky brings 35 years of capital allocation and GM leadership experience

Girsky, Managing Partner of VectoIQ, an investment and advisory firm focused on automotive, industrial technology and mobility, previously served as Vice Chairman of General Motors, overseeing corporate strategy, business development, product planning, and global purchasing and supply chain. His board role at LV Petroleum will center on capital allocation, governance and business transformation as the company expands.

CEO frames new directors as support for network-wide growth

"My goal is to build a team known for its communication, reliability and customer-first mindset while creating safe working environments and delivering the best finished product we can provide,