Stephanie Stuckey, Chairman of Stuckey's
The Stuckey’s brand was familiar to many in the Southeast and Midwest as convenience stores with pecan candies and kitschy souvenirs. Started by Stephanie Stuckey’s grandfather during the peak of the Great Depression in 1937 as a roadside pecan stand, the business quickly prospered. By the end of the 1960s, Stuckey’s had grown to almost 370 stores spread across 40 states. After it became too big for him to manage, Stephanie’s grandfather sold the business. Sadly, the company began slowly declining as it lost its way without the elder Stuckey’s guidance.
Five years ago, Stephanie was presented…
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