About PBD West
A rich history of innovation, leadership, and member empowerment.
Our History
PBD West founder Charles Khalil became a convenience and gas station owner in 1972 when he took ownership of a Mobil station in Santa Monica, CA. At the time gas was only 34 cents per gallon (adjusted for inflation). Charles' experiences as an independent station owner inspired him to start PBD West.
Originally United Buyers Inc. and later renamed PBD West, Charles Khalil founded the company in 1992 with a mission to bring innovation and price parity to independent gas and convenience across the US. Soon forming the buying group, Charles added Product Incubation to the company capabilities in 1994 with a brilliant launch of Convenience Valet.
(photo 1986)
Our Mission
Our mission is to help you increase revenue in your independent gas & convenience store. PBD West was created in 1992 to bring the buying power of national retailers to independent stores. We have continued to innovate and grow our program to offer a robust suite of resources, tools, and opportunities that help our members achieve their goals.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of proud and successful gas station & convenience industry professionals with over 45 years of retail and ownership experience; and technology leaders & engineers with 20+ years of experience building leading edge systems; and sales & marketing consultants who live, eat, and breath the C&G channel everyday. Our team is uniquely positioned to provide members and partners with the best tools, services, and innovations to increase ROI of their stations and ensure peak performance into the future.
