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Debi Boffa named new CEO at TravelCenters of America

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Debi Boffa named new CEO at TravelCenters of America
Debi Boffa, who has been named the new CEO of TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), will begin her new position on Sept. 1, 2023. (Courtesy: TA)

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA) has named Debi Boffa CEO.

Boffa will begin her tenure effective Sept. 1, according to a news release.

Boffa was appointed TA’s CEO-designate in May 2023 upon the acquisition of TA by bp. She succeeds Jonathan Pertchik, who served as TA CEO since 2019.

TA officials said that Boffa “is a seasoned management executive, with over 25 years of experience with bp. She has worked across many sectors, including engineering, retail, sales, marketing and operations.”

Most recently, Boffa served as president of both bp’s retail operating organization and Thorntons LLC, leading the integration of bp’s ampm business with Thorntons while concurrently overseeing the operations of more than 1,200 convenience stores nationwide, the news release noted.

“Debi brings a wealth of experience in the retail convenience space with a proven ability to integrate businesses while driving growth,” said Greg Franks, senior vice president of mobility and convenience at bp’s Americas operations. “TA has a national footprint that provides fuel and services for both professional drivers and passenger car guests while on the road. This network will be critical as we adapt to meet customer’s evolving needs for electric vehicles, biofuels and hydrogen. Debi is a trusted leader, and I look forward to her leading TA into the future as part of bp.”

bp closed on its acquisition of TravelCenters of America on May 15.

Its more than 280 travel centers will keep the TA, Petro and TA Express brand names, according to the news release.

“I am excited to lead TA through its next chapter as a new member of the bp family of brands,” Boffa said. “We have strong growth opportunities and I look forward to working with our team members to provide guests with the fuel, food, truck maintenance and other expert services they are accustomed to, while adapting to their changing needs and supporting them at every stage of their decarbonization journey.”

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i was hired about month and half ago. and fired as of today 10-17-2024 i was fired due to joking around with another employee no warnings just fired. however the problem remains the fact that you cannot just pick one person nor single out one person to punish for any act. this is discriminatory and bias. the same person i was fired for gave me all the jobs that came in instead of giving jobs to other techs that were also on duty. tahsa is also rude and disrespectful to customers and even made one so made he about came around the counter he waited 6 hours for a oil change tasha said we can do and told him after the wait we had no oil for his truck. when she could have done her due diligence and checked inventory. i was also improperly trained the equipment at this site is in ill repair there is structure damage to the building. inventory at this location is pathetic no work structure nor discipline except towards new hires. everyone is friends or family that grew up together they cover for each other they say the video feed is onsite only so no one else sees what goes on they take a million breaks leaving customers at the desk the site manager tatiana allows this and tells techs to do peel and sticks and other things that should not be performed. this side needs new manager and new customer service reps at shop. there are a few decent employees stuck in the middle of this but again to fire me and not hold anyone else accountable for their actions is wrong. there are code violations unsafe environment due to lack of care structure discipline or work ethics at this location. i cannot but think a huge part of my firing was also due to standing up and confronting the issues of lack of sufficient equipment to perform job hired and merely this other joke was merely a cover up to the firing sexual harassment is one thing especially one that is intentionally done in that way versus a joke though i agree at the same time that joking or otherwise none of this behavior should be tolerate nor should any of the above or the prejudices of the actions of tatiana i witnessed tatiana put down another employee prior to being called into the office she told the employee he’s not performing and making ta money and needs to correspond with customers better he appeared of the special needs type. this was also today 10-17-24 at approximately noon. there’s a lot going on at this site so much that i can write a book but the acts of many and should one act go unpunished while only one is it is bias and discrimination. tatiana said over a phone call did anyone say you’re fired etc. but urged me to come in to say i was fired a game mind you yet when you are told not to come in to work that implies you’re fired. and nothing that cannot of been stated over the phone. i cannot express this enough that this site is pathetic in disrepair and the acts of prejudice bias disrespect lack of rules safety equipment and so much more it is a wonder this shop has survived I’ve contacted code enforcement and am not stopping there i will go as far as i can reach du to this treatment I’ve received.

ta claims to have investigated the situation of my being fired. in essence they state my firing was due to violating their zero tolerance policy. they claim to have investigated the entirety of the situation. but in truth they have not. they can neither comfirm nor deny the alleged incident but rather state hearsay statements of employees that cover for each other as they are boyfriend girlfriend and or people whom grew up together and will say anything to cover their selves.
had ta actually followed through with a investigation into the actual events while ive worked their they’d of uncovered the truth that in fact would have shown how these employees bullied and harassed myself.
ta cannot even state the day or time the alleged allegation occured why is that it is due to the negligent acts of this company. in essence theyve stated if an original employee violates their xero tolance policy it is ok and the company will cover for them. when there are laws that state every one has the right to equal employment and to be treated fairly. and especially those that are disabled like myself. ta then solidifies there actions by still ignoring or investigating my own allegations of these employees harassing myself . as to date they only investiagte the allegations of their original employees and not the entire events that unfolded at their company. video footage does not lie at all times theyve refused to investigate which is discimination and bias.
furthermore tatiana has called me into the office three times prior to being fired i informed her to review the video footage that she could see what was going on. i also informed jonathan vanpatten through messaging to also review video footage neither they nor the company did so.
tatiana admitted upon the day she told me i was fired to being aware of the supposed incident for weeks. but only after i made multiple complaints about defective equipment and not having the proper tools or equipment i cannot do my job i was hired to do efficiently. only after this was i fired. thus in essence it was in fact a retaliatory action that i was fired. furthermore she could have told me this over the phone instead she played games to get me to come into the office at ta to gloat smirk and laugh. she stated no one said you were fired come into the office your not fired. asked if i quit. this after she had bill call me telling me to not come back to work which basically states youre fired.
ta is a crap company that does not follow its own policies nor does it care about its employees.this is proven by this incident.

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