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OUR STORY

MORE THAN A STOP.
PART OF YOUR STORY.

Built around quality, convenience and community. A familiar stop for every kind of journey.

Stars & Stripes branded vehicle and station
Stars & Stripes fuel service
GOOD STOPS
✦
BRIGHTER DAYS

ROOTED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

FUELING JOURNEYS.
CONNECTING PEOPLE.

For over two decades, Stars & Stripes has served travelers across San Diego County with fuel, fresh food and everyday essentials. Quality, convenience and community guide each stop.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE JOURNEY

REAL PEOPLE.
SHARED DIRECTION.

Meet the leadership behind Stars & Stripes.

Andy Hirmez01

Chief Executive Officer

Andy Hirmez

A San Diego native, Andy began helping at his family’s grocery store at five and acquired his first convenience store at 21. His portfolio now spans over 40 businesses and 400 employees. Outside work, he enjoys golf and family life with his wife and two children.

Mark Maher02

Store Purchasing Manager

Mark Maher

Mark brings more than 15 years of retail and restaurant experience. Since joining in 2020, he has focused on procurement, strong supplier relationships and stocking stores with products customers want.

Kevin Qasawadish03

Chief Operations Officer

Kevin Qasawadish

Kevin started in family retail at seven and owned a liquor mart and pizza restaurant by 23. Joining in 2014, he helped grow Stars & Stripes from one to 12 locations and became an equity partner in five. He is married with three children.

THE ROAD CONTINUES

MORE STOPS.
MORE POSSIBILITIES.

FIND YOUR NEXT STOP

ALWAYS
WITHIN REACH

15+ travel centers in Southern California.
Serving San Diego & Los Angeles County.

GoodPeople.BrighterCommunities.