Kris joined LV Petroleum with having spent 33 years with Travel Centers of America. Upon leaving Travel Centers of America as the most decorated field operator in the company's history.

Most recently Kris was the Senior Vice President of The West. He was part of Travel Centers of America's Senior Leadership Team for the last 15 years along with also spending 6 years on the board of directors for Affiliates Insurance Company that was owned and operated by HPT.