Mark Wells of LJT started in the Retail Petroleum Industry with Texaco Oil in 1978 as a lessee/dealer. The challenges and trials of operating a full service bay facility during the height of the oil embargo were instrumental in forming Mark’s concepts for training new retailers. From 1982 to 1998, Mark was affiliated with Marathon Oil and operated multiple high volume gasoline, TBA and C-Store operations. During this time he honed his skills in operations and promotions to become one of the top volume retailers for Marathon. His management successes, business systems techniques, and promotional initiatives have been featured in numerous trade publications.