Convenience broker and retail veteran to serve as Southwest region sales manager.

Convenience Valet, a supplier of single and double dose over-the-counter (OTC) medications and convenience/travel size personal care and general merchandise, has named Mike Finke as sales manager-Southwest region.

Finke brings more than 25 years of experience in the convenience retail industry and was most recently customer development manager for Advantage Sales and Marketing of Austin, Texas with responsibilities covering the Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas markets.

“Mike comes to us with tremendous c-store knowledge, a strong work ethic and a reputation for building relationships,” said Doug Steffen, vice president of sales and business development. “We know his experience in the southwest market, which he knows so well, will continue to strengthen our relationships. We’re very pleased to welcome him on board.”

Convenience Valet continues to expand in all classes of trade offering more than 500 product SKUs. The company is celebrating its 60th year servicing the convenience, grocery, drug, vending, hotel, travel and food industries with the largest selection of nationally-branded products as well as private label OTC. The company is a division of Mechanical Servants LLC, based in Melrose Park, Ill.