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Since the first station opened on September 1, 1959 in Hampton, Iowa, Kum & Go has grown to more than 430 stores in 11 states throughout the Midwest – becoming the 22nd largest c-store chain in the United States. Thanks to the efforts of its more than 3,600 associates, Kum & Go continues to strive for excellence in customer service and convenience – serving more than 360,000 customers on any given day.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to going all out in providing fast, friendly, convenient service and products to our customers. Through the growth of our company, we will provide opportunities for people to succeed personally, professionally and financially.
Our Vision
To profitably grow Kum & Go, creating opportunities for associates and shareholders to realize their personal and professional goals.
Our Values
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Integrity
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Teamwork
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Work Ethic
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Discipline
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Family
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Caring
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Professionalism
Biographies
W.A. Krause
W.A. Krause’s roots are in Iowa. Originally from Eldora, Iowa, he attended the University of Iowa and majored in journalism. In the late 1950s, Mr. Krause entered into a small business partnership with his father-in-law, Tony Gentle. The two entrepreneurs were pioneers in the convenience store concept. Today, Krause owns more than 430 Kum & Go convenience stores in 11 states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado, Arkansas and Wyoming). Kum & Go’s 3,600 associates serve more than one-quarter-of-a- million customers every day. Kum & Go is Iowa’s largest privately-held and the United State’s 20th largest convenience store chain.
Mr. Krause’s professional career is dynamic with the core business of convenience stores. In 2005, the industry’s leading publication, Convenience Store People, named Krause one of the Top Ten most Influential CEOs. However, his jaw-dropping success stories do not stay within the confines of the convenience store industry. Krause is known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, which has driven him into many other business ventures.
Krause’s financial prowess and strong management has made Liberty Bank the fastest growing bank in Iowa with over $1 billion in assets in the Iowa and Florida charter banks. In addition to his continual next adventurous enterprise, Krause serves on many philanthropic boards and give back to community organizations.
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Kyle J. Krause
Kyle J. Krause is the president and CEO of Kum & Go, L.C. Under his leadership, the company has grown to be one of the largest privately held convenience store chains in the country. The company maintains 430 stores in 11 states while employing 3,600 associates. In 2006, Kum & Go was named the top convenient store chain for customer service in the industry.
Kyle is also the owner and president of Solar Transport, the largest Iowa-based refined fuel transporter. In 1998, Kyle purchased majority ownership of the Des Moines Menace, a Premier Development League soccer team.
Civic responsibility is a Krause family value, and Kyle takes his role as a community advocate very seriously. He has been active on numerous boards such as the Dowling Catholic High School Foundation Board, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Board, Iowa Governor’s Blue Ribbon Committee Task Force on Transportation and Government Services, and Iowa Motor Truck Association, among others.
Kyle earned a NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Leadership MBA from the Fisher School of Business at the Ohio State University.
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