Wills Group Announces Appointment of Thomas Rachubinski, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration

Rachubinski joins Wills Group as long-time CFO Kenneth Halperin announces his retirement from the company after 13 years of service

LA PLATA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wills Group, parent company of Dash In convenience stores and Splash In car washes, announced today the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Rachubinski to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Finance & Administration, effective as of December 2, 2024.

Rachubinski brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience to the role, having worked across the convenience retail industry. Rachubinski joins Wills Group from Wawa, where he played an integral role in driving the company’s growth during his 16-year tenure. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Finance and Corporate Controller, leading Wawa’s Enterprise Productivity Team, focusing on cost optimization. Prior to Wawa, Rachubinski was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where he led audit teams for Fortune 500 companies.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom Rachubinski to the Wills Group team as our CFO and EVP of Finance & Administration,” said Wills Group President and CEO Julian B. (Blackie) Wills. “Tom’s extensive experience in financial management and convenience retail makes him an exceptional addition to our team. His leadership and vision will play a critical role in driving our business strategy as we continue to expand, innovate, and grow our portfolio.”

In his role as Wills Group CFO and EVP of Finance & Administration, Rachubinski will oversee the financial health and sustainability of Wills Group and its family of companies, including Dash In, Splash In, and SMO Motor Fuels. Additionally, Rachubinski will play an instrumental role in guiding the organization’s retail expansion strategy across new and existing markets.

Wills Group also announced recently that Kenneth (Ken) Halperin will retire after 13 years of distinguished service as CFO of Wills Group. Halperin has guided the Company through multiple strategic initiatives, driving operational efficiency and long-term financial growth that have contributed to Wills Group’s success.

“Ken Halperin’s strategic vision and financial expertise has been central to Wills Group’s achievements over the last 13 years,” added Wills. “We wish Ken and his family all the best in this next chapter. Ken’s contributions are many and he leaves behind a solid foundation upon which we can continue to grow.”

About Wills Group, Inc.

Headquartered in La Plata, Maryland, Wills Group is Great Place to Work Certified™ and has nearly 300 retail locations across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Dash In, Splash In, and SMO Motor Fuels. A family-owned company since 1926 with expertise in convenience retailing, fuels marketing, and commercial real estate, Wills Group prides itself on keeping customers’, employees’ and communities’ Lives in Motion. For more information about Wills Group, visit willsgroup.com.