Put Decades of C-Store Experience to Work
C-Store Industry: 25 yrs
With Cline Associates: 23 yrs
DEAN CLINE – PRESIDENT
Dean has 25 years of industry experience. As Cline Associates’ President, Dean maps out the strategic plan for the company while remaining intimately involved in client and customer relationships.
Dean and his wife Paige live in Hickory, NC. 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.
C-Store Industry: 48 yrs
With Cline Associates: 16 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 37 yrs
With Cline Associates: 15 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 8 yrs
With Cline Associates: 8 yrs
JUD SWEARINGEN – STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jud has over 25 years’ experience in the Consumer Products industry. He worked for Georgia-Pacific for 15 years in 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 the Consumer Products industry. 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 Associates will include Georgia and South Carolina along with assisting in managing Strategic Accounts.
Jud resides in Jackson, GA with his wife Renee. Jud and Renee have 2 adult children and 1 granddaughter. Jud enjoys Georgia Football along with woodworking in his free time.
C-Store Industry: 7 yrs
With Cline Associates: 7 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 6 yrs
With Cline Associates: 2 yrs
JULIE BOAN – HT HACKNEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
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.
C-Store Industry: 19 yrs
With Cline Associates: 1 yr
JIM MOORE – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Jim has been in the convenience store industry for over 25 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 chain and independent convenience stores in eastern North Carolina. Jim’s territory with Cline Associates includes West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. Jim resides in the Raleigh area.
C-Store Industry: 29 yrs
DAN FENNERTY – REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Dan has been in the CPG industry for 20+ years. Before joining Cline Associate, Dan worked with Smokey Mountain Chew as the SE Director of Sales for all classes of trade. He was responsible for all wholesale distributors and retail accounts in the region.
Dan is married to Cherida and lives in the Nashville area. Dan is blessed with three stepsons and three energetic grandchildren. His hobbies are classic muscle cars and hot rods. He is also retired from semi-pro drag racing in the NHRA.
Dan covers the Kentucky, Central TN, and Indiana markets.
C-Store Industry: 27 yrs
With Cline Associates: 9 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 18 yrs
With Cline Associates: 18 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 15 yrs
With Cline Associates: 15 yrs
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.
C-Store Industry: 5 yrs
With Cline Associates: 5 yrs
ADAM CLINE – DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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.
As the Director of Business Development, Adam focuses on driving sales and growth for all clients. His responsibilities include data analytics, process and product improvement, as well as leading 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.
THOMSON HAND – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Thomson joined Cline Associates in November of 2024. Before joining our team, Thomson worked for Enterprise Rent-a-Car as a Management Assistant. He has experience in driving sales growth, developing and motivating team members, and establishing relationships with customers to earn repeat business. He graduated from Western Carolina University in the spring of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
At Cline Associates, Thomson is a Business Development Representative where he helps develop sales strategy, assist our Regional Sales team with customer meetings, and effectively handle relationships with our clients. Thomson is also in charge of sales analytics and assists in financial auditing.
A native of Hickory, NC, Thomson loves to stay active. He likes to weight train in the gym, run and play pickleball with his friends. He is a huge fan of football, and loves to root for his favorite team, the Carolina Panthers.
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