Put Decades of C-Store Experience to Work
DEAN CLINE – PRESIDENT
Dean started at Cline Associates in 2001. He has held various roles at Cline Associates from customer service rep, where he processed daily orders, to regional sales person, to his current role as President. As Cline Associates’ President, Dean maps out the strategic plan for the company as well as maintains account responsibilities for key accounts such as Circle K.
Dean and his wife Paige live in Hickory, NC and have three grown children. Dean is an Associate Pastor at Discovery Church in Hickory and is Chairman of the Board for Hands and Feet Project, a non-profit organization serving children, their families, and their communities in Haiti.
ANGIE TERRELL – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Angie has held various positions within the Convenience Store Arena; beginning as a Wholesaler as a Merchandiser then Territory Manager: Retail Merchandiser/Buyer for a 45 Store Retail Chain: and then joining the broker community with different job responsibilities including Regional Manager, Business Manager, Dairy Manager, and Account Manager.
Angie’s territory with Cline includes Tennessee and Kentucky. Angie serves major convenience store chains and several wholesaler locations and is responsible for shows and promotions. Angie is also responsible for our client relationship with H.T. Hackney.
Angie is happily married with three step-children and two dogs. She loves adventure and travel. Angie enjoys remodeling her home, reading, cross-stitching and church activities.
BILL WAHL – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Bill held various positions, for ten years, in three states, with Acosta. Prior to that he worked for 20 years as Regional and National Sales Manager at two candy companies.
Bill has worked at many levels in the convenience store industry. He has 20+ years of experience as a Sales Manager calling on C-Store groups across the US and Canada. For 15 years Bill served as broker calling on C-Store groups in three different states and 6 months working with a local distributor calling on independent C-Stores.
Bill is married to Dory and has four children. He has five grandchildren—one of which lives with him. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting.
JOHNNY SCOTT – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Johnny has been in the C-Store industry for 27 years. Prior to joining Cline Associates in 2010, Johnny worked with Acosta as a Business Manager from 2004-2009. He served the same role with Crossmark from 2001-2004. Prior experience includes Canada Dry Bottlers (Salesman from 1985-1990) and National Tobacco Co. (Area Account Manager from 1990—1999, Business Manager/Marketing Specialist from 1999-2001).
Throughout his career, Johnny has represented every category within the C-Store market. He has been a National Broker Business Manager for Heinz and Armour and a National Broker Representative for Sara Lee products. Johnny has earned several awards including: Most Valuable Player award from Tropicana. Campbell’s Soup Company Merit Award Winner for the Southeast, Crossmark “Mark of Excellence” award and Acosta “Chairman’s” Award. He currently handles Alabama wholesalers and retailers for Cline.
Johnny is a widower and has two children. He enjoys spending time outdoors and going to the lake boating.
RAMONA WALL – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Ramona started her sales career in Kentucky with Long Distance Discount Service (LDDS). During her 14 years in the telecommunication industry she held various outside and inside sales/support position. She ended her telecommunication career with MCI/World Com as Customer Operation Manager over 23 states based out of Greenville, South Carolina. Ramona moved back to Kentucky in 2004 and joined Commonwealth Brands, DBA Imperial Tobacco Group, as a Territory Manager, she was promoted to National/Regional Account Manager for Kentucky and Tennessee in 2009, and held that position until early spring of 2016.
Ramona’s territory for the company includes parts of the Kentucky and Tennessee markets; servicing convenience store chains, wholesalers, as well as, managing applicable regional trade shows and promotions.
Ramona is married to her high school sweetheart, Dexter. She has two daughters and her big Main Coon cat named Otis. She loves cooking, shopping, and spending time on the lake with family and friends.
JUD SWEARINGEN – STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jud has over 20 years of experience in the Consumer Products industry. He worked for Georgia-Pacific for 15 years within the Consumer Products division. During his tenure at GP, he managed and called on many different accounts within Mass, Club, Dollar, Drug and Grocery. After leaving GP, he ran his own business for several years before returning to the Consumer Products industry at Fonegear. He comes to Cline Associates after spending the past few years positioning Wausau Paper for entry into the retail paper business.
Jud’s territory with Cline includes Georgia and South Carolina.
Jud resides in Jackson, GA with his wife Renee and their two teenage children; Josie and Will.
JASON ROSEMAN – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Prior to joining the Cline Associates Team in 2017, Jason spent the last 11 years as a Sales Manager for Hickory Brands, Inc. and most recently Drymax Technologies, Inc., both manufacturers in the hosiery and footwear accessory industry. Jason’s territory included the Eastern Region of the US where he managed independently owned Footwear, Athletic and Run Specialty stores as well as big box/key accounts.
At Cline Associates, Jason manages sales to all wholesalers and retailers in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
Jason is married to Kathy and has two step children, Taylor and Drew and a daughter, Dylan. They reside in Bethlehem, NC where they enjoy spending time on the lake and supporting their kids’ sports teams and activities. Jason is very active in his church where he is also a member of the praise band/worship team.
JULIE BOAN – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Starting her career in 1999, Julie held various positions at Advantage Sales & Marketing at C-Store and Grocery levels.
Julie joined Cline Associates in 2018 on the Retail Team. In seeking growth, she has joined Cline Associates Regional Sales Director team. Her territory includes wholesalers and retailers in parts of NC, SC, and Eastern VA.
Julie and her husband live in Rock Hill, SC and love to serve in their community and church.
JIM MOORE – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Jim has been in the convenience store industry for 23 years. Prior to joining the Cline Associates team, Jim spent over 20 years at Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) in Raleigh, NC. During his tenure at PBV, he was a Territory Sales Manager on the small format side of Pepsi managing the business for chain and independent convenience stores in eastern North Carolina. Jim’s territory with Cline Associates includes Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
Jim is married to Chris and has five children. Jim and Chris reside in Tazwell, VA.
DAN CLIFTON – OPERATIONS MANAGER (ITP)
Dan began his career with Publix Supermarkets in 1968 and joined Rogers American Brokerage in 1990. He has over 40 years in retail food services and has particular expertise in the beverage category.
Dan joined the Cline Team in 2014 as a retail specialist in the Independent Tagging Program (ITP). After two years Dan was promoted to the supervisor of that business unit.
Dan and his wife Rannah live in Clayton, NC and have two children.
JENNIFER COOK – OFFICE MANAGER
Jennifer joined Cline Associates in 2006 as Office Manager. She manages payroll, Accounts Receivable and all Human Resources administration for the company. She is responsible for all outgoing and incoming shipments to the office.
Jennifer and her husband, Todd, have two grown children that live close by with their families and a granddaughter, Penny, that they love spending time with. Jennifer enjoys reading, painting, and hanging out with family. She is active in her church where she serves as a children’s church leader and volunteers at Rising Hope Farms, an equestrian therapeutic riding facility.
KRISTI CHAPMAN – CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Kristi joined Cline Associates in 2009. She is responsible for processing all of our customers purchase orders and getting pertinent information out to them as well for our manufacturers. Cline salespeople may call upon Kristi at any time to assist them with any paperwork or projects they may need help with.
Kristi and her husband Chuck have a wonderful son, Cole, who loves to play baseball. Kristi’s free time is used going to practices and games. She loves to read and spend time with my family.
DAWN KEHL – CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Dawn joined Cline Associates in 2017 after moving to NC from CO. Dawn’s past career involved administrative roles at Travelers Bond & Financial Products as well as Quest Diagnostics. Her most challenging, rewarding job has been home schooling her children for several years.
Dawn handles customer service and administrative duties for the Cline office. She is great with serving our clients and our outsides sales staff. She excels on the computer and graciously takes on any task she is given.
Dawn and her husband Jason have four great kids: Maddie, Ben, Grace and Samantha. Dawn is originally from PA and takes several trips a year back to see her family. In her free time, she enjoys watching her kids perform in various sports, theater & dance activities and serving her church and community.
ADAM CLINE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Adam joined Cline Associates in October of 2019. Prior to joining Cline Associates, Adam worked in the telecommunications industry for two years in Purchasing and Product Management. He graduated in 2017 from North Carolina State University with a degree in Supply Chain Management.
At Cline Associates, Adam is a Business Development Manager focusing on driving sales and growth for key clients. His responsibilities include data analytics, process/product improvement, along with assisting with marketing and sales strategies.
He currently lives in Hickory, NC where he enjoys serving at his church, attending sporting events and pulling for the NC State Wolfpack.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
“In thinking of Cline Associates, there are several things that come to mind. They are knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced, resourceful and dependable.”
Jere Loggins – VP of Operations, J.L. Gaddy