Steve Sheetz

Stephen G. Sheetz (January 7, 1948 – January 4, 2026) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was President and CEO of the Sheetz convenience store chain.

Early life and education Sheetz was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 7, 1948. He graduated from Altoona Area High School and then later from Penn State University in 1969.

Career Sheetz's brother Bob had founded the chain in 1952 by purchasing one of his father's dairy stores in Altoona. Steve Sheetz was hired part-time by his brother in 1961. He joined the business full time as general manager in 1969, when the chain had three stores. Together they plotted to expand the chain, targeting seven stores by 1972. In fact, by 1972 they had opened 14 stores. Then, in 1973, they added gas pumps, the first self-serve gasoline in central Pennsylvania.

As of 1983, the chain had 100 stores. Stephen Sheetz became President and CEO of Sheetz in 1984 when his brother Bob retired. In 2013, Stan Sheetz became chair of the board and Stephen Sheetz's nephew Joe S. Sheetz became president and CEO.

Personal life Sheetz and his wife, Nancy, had two daughters.