Stephen Hightower II
Chief Operating Officer
Hightower Petroleum Co.

Stephen L. Hightower II is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hightowers Petroleum Company, one of North America’s largest, independently-owned wholesale fuel distribution businesses, supplying more than 250 million gallons of fuel annually to customers across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

As COO, Mr. Hightower leads and directs day-to-day operations, sets the strategic direction of the company and ensures execution and alignment across the business. He also provides regular status updates to the CEO and President, and the Board of Directors, keeping them apprised of the business’ progress.

Mr. Hightower sits on a number of Boards including Young Presidents Organization East Central US Executive Committee, The Fuel Foundation, The American Red Cross, The Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce Energy Committee and Cincinnati Economic Inclusion Advisory Council. He is also a member of Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA), American Red Cross, Southwest Ohio CARES mentoring Circle, YMCA Youth in Government Program, NBA Cares