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Former Wawa CEO Richard “Dick” Wood Jr. dies at 88

Wood led Wawa as president, chairman and CEO for more than five decades, overseeing growth to 900 stores and more than 36,000 associates across six states.

Published Jul 13, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Richard “Dick” Wood, Jr., who served as president, chairman and CEO of the popular convenience store chain Wawa for over five decades, has died.