About Ignite Retail Technology

Pioneering Retail Innovation for Over 25 Years

For nearly three decades, Ignite Retail Technology has operated at the forefront of convenience store and petroleum retail innovation. What began with our award-winning KickBack Points coalition loyalty program has evolved into the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated retail technology solutions: the Ignite Retail Operating System (I.R.O.S.).

Our Values

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developing the worlds most intelligent c-store tech.

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Bias for Action

We believe effort unlocks potential. We embrace and encourage a strong work ethic and use time efficiently. We value sustained effort, innovative work, hustle, and initiative. Our team members are proactive, researching appropriate solutions and exercising excellent judgment to take action quickly in alignment with stated goals.

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Listen, Learn, & Innovate

We champion innovation, simplicity, and efficiency. We seek the best ideas from all sources and industries. We share our ideas and listen to others’ ideas without bias. We invest in relevant learning and embrace curiosity to turn constraints into creative solutions.

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Above & Beyond Customer Service

We have a blast thrilling our customers and giving them peace of mind. We constantly strive to understand their requirements and work relentlessly to exceed their expectations by anticipating their needs, over communicating, and taking care of all the details we can. We act appropriately in the clients best interest despite personal inconvenience.

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Stellar Quality

We thrive on attention to detail, setting high standards that drive excellence. Our commitment to quality means creating exceptional products, services, and processes. We fix issues at their root, ensuring they stay resolved for ourselves and others. We inspire each other to improve our quality of service and performance. We take constructive feedback productively and with gratitude.

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Total Trust

We do what we say we’ll do and accept accountability. When extenuating circumstances require a change of expectations, we earn trust by communicating clearly and early. We champion transparency, candor, and respect in every interaction. Our leaders are open-door advocates, always ready to empower and guide. We do excellent work cheerfully with optimism and enthusiasm and positively influence our peers.

Our Mission

Ignite Retail Technology’s mission is to transform convenience retail through intelligent, integrated, and customer-focused technology. We exist to ignite growth by simplifying operations, empowering smarter decisions, and boosting customer engagement across every touchpoint, from loyalty and data to mobile and fuel management. Our solutions are designed to elevate everyday retail into something extraordinary, making c-store businesses more competitive, more connected, and more profitable.

The Ignite Advantage

Specialized Industry Focus

Unlike general retail technology providers, our solutions are designed specifically for the unique requirements of convenience store and petroleum retail operations. We understand the challenges you face because we've spent over 25 years immersed in your industry.

Integrated Systems Approach

The true power of I.R.O.S. comes from the seamless integration between our technology solutions. From data analytics and customer engagement to operational efficiency and back-office management, our integrated platform eliminates silos and creates a unified retail technology ecosystem.

Data-Driven Intelligence

At the core of our approach is Epiphany, our revolutionary Data Neurocenter that transforms raw business data into actionable intelligence. By applying advanced analytics and machine learning to your operational data, we help you make better decisions and identify new opportunities for growth.

Leadership Team

Pat Lewis

CEO/Founder

Kendra Verhoven

Director of Accounting

Brian McManus

CTO

Renee Andrew-Lewis

Director of Sales

Jerome Sedelmeyer

COO/Integrator

Innovation Partners

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