Two Deservedly at the Top

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

Female leaders from many of FMI's member companies have received the recognition of Top Women in Grocery this year. I salute all of them. I’m especially honored to celebrate two of my exceptional colleagues who were honored this week at the Top Women in Grocery awards program -- Jennifer Hatcher, chief public policy officer & senior vice president of government relations, and Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS, chief food and product safety officer & vice president, food safety program. These two outstanding members of the FMI team were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the progress of our industry.

By: Leslie G. Sarasin, President and CEO, Food Marketing Institute<img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/top-women-in-grocery-awards.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=2" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Top Women In Grocery Awards" title="Top Women In Grocery Awards" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Progressive Grocer’s <a href="http://www.topwomeningrocery.progressivegrocer.com/">Top Women in Grocery</a> awards program honors outstanding female leaders within the retailer and supplier communities in three sectors: Senior-Level Executives, Rising Stars and Store Managers. This program, now in its tenth year, provides important recognition of the hard work and innovation these outstanding women bring to the food retail industry. Female leaders from many of FMI's member companies have received the recognition of Top Women in Grocery this year. I salute all of them.  I’m especially honored to celebrate two of my exceptional colleagues who were honored this week at the Top Women in Grocery awards program -- Jennifer Hatcher, chief public policy officer & senior vice president of government relations, and Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS, chief food and product safety officer & vice president, food safety program.  These two outstanding members of the FMI team were  recognized for their outstanding contributions to the progress of our industry.  <a href="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/twig-2016-class.jpg?sfvrsn=0"><a href="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/twig-2016-class.jpg?sfvrsn=0"><img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/twig-2016-class.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="TWIG 2016 Class" title="TWIG 2016 Class" style="float: left; margin: 10px;" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" /></a></a>Jennifer Hatcher oversees FMI's legislative and regulatory public policy efforts at the federal and state levels that affect the supermarket industry. During her tenure at FMI, she has focused specifically on public policy issues having an impact on payments, emerging technologies, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, WIC, financial services and legal reform. When we say FMI has a impactful voice on Capitol Hill, we can all rest assured that Jennifer and her team are that informed voice representing the industry’s interest.  In her role for FMI, Dr. Hilary Thesmar provides leadership for all food safety programs for FMI’s retail and wholesale members as well as support for members on food safety training programs, recall plans and management, crisis management, research, and overall safety and sanitation programs. She is the backbone of our food safety program and her dedication to improving food retail food safety is unsurpassed. The dedication to excellence and to serving our broader industry exhibited by these two women inspires me and offers aspirational goals for the next generation of female food retail experts. I congratulate them both for this well-deserved recognition as Top Women in Grocery.  Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/90557020@N05/23021597085/in/album-72157658888905193/" target="_blank">Stagnito Events</a>

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.