Parker’s, an award-winning convenience store company headquartered in Savannah, Ga., recently hired Scott Morris, a veteran industry leader with more than 13 years of experience, as District Manager. In his new position, Morris is responsible for managing daily operations at five stores in Bluffton, S.C. and one store in Hardeeville, S.C.

Before joining Parker’s, Morris served as Operations Manager for Spivey Enterprises in Charlotte N.C., where he supervised operations at seven retail stores and full-restaurant kitchens. During his tenure with the company, he managed staff training, streamlined store operations and optimized workflow.

Earlier in his career, Morris worked as an Area Supervisor and Manager at Gate Petroleum in Charlotte, N.C., where he was honored as Manager of the Year, Supervisor of the Year and Northern Division Training Manger of the Year. He also owned and operated a successful bakery in Jacksonville, Fla.

Born in Valdosta, Ga., Morris grew up in New York and attended Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y. He recently relocated to Savannah from Charlotte, N.C.