Casey's CEO Robert Myers To Retire In 2016: Terry Handley To Succeed

(RTTNews) - Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) on Monday said that after more than 26 years with the company, Robert Myers, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire as CEO at the end of Casey's 2016 fiscal year on April 30, 2016.

Casey's said its board has named Terry Handley, currently president and chief operating officer and a 34-year veteran of the company, president and CEO, effective upon Myers' retirement.

Myers who has served as Casey's CEO since 2006, will continue to serve on the company's board following his retirement.

Terry Handley has served in a range of roles at Casey's, including director of marketing, store operations regional manager, vice pPresident of food service and senior vice president of store operations.

"We are excited to have an executive of Terry's caliber who can seamlessly step into the CEO role," said William Kimball, lead director. "Terry is a true leader who brings deep knowledge of all aspects of our business. The Board is confident that Terry is the right person to build on Casey's momentum and guide the Company to the next level."