---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-085660"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CAPL"
cik: "0001538849"
company_name: "CrossAmerica Partners LP"
filed_at: "2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:37:54.873739+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Maura Topper appointed CrossAmerica President and CEO; Nifong departs for affiliate

## Summary
- Maura Topper, previously CFO of CrossAmerica GP, becomes President and CEO effective March 2, 2026.
- Charles Nifong steps down after six years as President and CEO; moves to Dunne Manning Holdings LLC, an affiliate.
- Topper's annual base salary increased to $500,000; target short-term incentive remains at 50% of salary.
- Jonathan Benfield, Chief Accounting Officer, appointed Interim CFO and CAO with salary of $325,000 and 50% STI target.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-085660
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CAPL
- cik: 0001538849
- company_name: CrossAmerica Partners LP
- filed_at: 2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1538849/000119312526085660/0001193125-26-085660-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1538849/000119312526085660/capl-20260302.htm

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