Mr. C. Christopher Bess

Michael L. Bowlin, William J. McCabe and C. Christopher Bess have been nominated for election at the Annual Meeting.
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Bowlin, McCabe and Bess to the Board of Directors.
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Treasurer and Director C. Christopher Bess Director

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CHRISTOPHER BESS.Mr. Bess has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and as a Director, of BOWLIN TRAVEL CENTERS INC from August of 2000 until his retirement in January 2002.Mr. Bess has served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors from 1974 and continues to serve on the Board of Directors.During his 30 years with Bowlin Travel Centers, Mr. Bess also served in such capacities as Internal Auditor,

Merchandiser for Travel Center Operations, Travel Center Operations Manager and as Development Manager.Mr. Bess is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.

C. Christopher Bess Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Director

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CHRISTOPHER BESS.Mr. Bess has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and as a Director, of Bowlin Travel Centers from August of 2000 until his retirement in January 2002.Mr. Bess has served as a member of Bowlin Travel Centers' Board of Directors from 1974 and continues to serve on the Board of Directors.During his 30 years with Bowlin Travel Centers, Mr. Bess also served in such capacities as Internal Auditor, Merchandiser for Travel Center Operations, Travel Center Operations Manager and as Development Manager.Mr. Bess is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico.

C. Christopher Bess, a current member of the Board of Directors, will retire from the Board of Directors.