CSP Magazine | December 2012

'Doing the Right Thing'

Industry colleagues, family and guests honor Kwik Trip leader Zietlow.

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Under a canopy of glass globes on the reception floor and in the grand ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Las Vegas, 375 attendees—decked out in suits and ties for the men and sequined gowns for the ladies—gathered to celebrate the success of Don Zietlow, his family and the powerful work force behind the Kwik Trip convenience chain.

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