Jimmy Haslam

Columbus Crew Partners with Wicket for Facial Authentication at Lower.com Field

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The Columbus Crew have selected Wicket to provide Facial Ticketing for an enhanced fan experience.

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  • The Columbus Crew have selected Wicket to provide Facial Ticketing for an enhanced fan experience.
  • "We are honored that Columbus Crew chose to partner with Wicket for facial ticketing and Wickets computer vision product suite.
  • Crew fans who have opted into the program breeze through Wicket's Facial Ticketing at Lower.com Field.
  • Columbus Crew will utilize Wicket's entire platform of products for facial ticketing, facial access control, and crowd density monitoring.

Pilot Company and Haslam family donate $5 million to build new Emergency Department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital

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Monday, September 21, 2020

The facility will be named Pilot Emergency Care Center,in honor of past, present and future Pilot Company team members and their families.

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  • The facility will be named Pilot Emergency Care Center,in honor of past, present and future Pilot Company team members and their families.
  • In a statement, the Haslam family said: "East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a beacon of hope in our community.
  • We are grateful to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital in setting the standard for pediatric emergency medical care in our region."
  • The donation represents gifts from Pilot Company; Natalie and Jim Haslam; Dee and Jimmy Haslam; Crissy and Bill Haslam; and Ann and Steve Bailey.

Pilot Flying J Announces $10,000 Grand Prize Winner of Annual Road Warrior Contest

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pilot Flying J today announced the winners of its seventh annual Road Warrior contest as part of the company's kick off to Driver Appreciation month.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pilot Flying J today announced the winners of its seventh annual Road Warrior contest as part of the company's kick off to Driver Appreciation month.
  • After reviewing more than 3,000 entries, Pilot Flying J selected Eric Britton of Clarksville, Tenn. as the $10,000 grand prize Road Warrior winner.
  • "Our annual Road Warrior contest is just one way we celebrate and recognize how much professional drivers mean to the world," said Shameek Konar, chief strategy officer for Pilot Flying J.
  • To honor Britton as the grand prize winner, Pilot Flying J partnered with his employer, First Fleet, and his family to surprise him with the news of his win in a congratulatory video.

Pilot Company Announces Leadership Changes Beginning January 1, 2021

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

"Since day one with Pilot in 2017, Shameek has shown his dedication to advancing our company and the industry," said Jimmy Haslam, current CEO of Pilot Company.

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  • "Since day one with Pilot in 2017, Shameek has shown his dedication to advancing our company and the industry," said Jimmy Haslam, current CEO of Pilot Company.
  • "Shameek has successfully launched and grown our Pilot Energy business and become a key member of our leadership team.
  • Pilot Company keeps North America's drivers moving as one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers.
  • For additional information about Pilot Company and its commitment to team members and giving back, visit www.pilotcompany.com .

Pilot Flying J Launches One9 Fuel Network

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Pilot Flying J announced the launch of One9 Fuel Network, a nationwide fueling network making it easier for smaller fleets to run their business.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Pilot Flying J announced the launch of One9 Fuel Network, a nationwide fueling network making it easier for smaller fleets to run their business.
  • "One9 Fuel Network offers outstanding benefits to the industry and gives us a way to help smaller fleets and owner-operators receive the services they need to successfully run their businesses," said Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J.
  • One9 Fuel Network provides the flexibility that smaller fleets and owner-operators need to fuel at more locations, with credit accepted and myRewards benefits earned across the One9 and Pilot Flying J networks.
  • Download the Pilot Flying J app to easily filter and find One9 Fuel Network locations**.