Andy Sehremelis: From Gas Station Owner-Operator to Delphi Energy CEO
By Andy Sehremelis · October 27, 2026
Much of the public discussion about the future of fuel is conducted at the level of policy and forecasts. Andy Sehremelis approaches the subject from the operating side of the business. He has developed gas stations, owned them and operated them, and that experience informs his role as CEO of Delphi Energy.
Sehremelis founded Parkcrest Construction in Chino in 1992. The California Sports Hall of Fame profile lists Parkcrest's specialties as retail and commercial space, including "Fueling, Express Wash and Automotive Uses." The same profile names him President and CEO of AGS Fueling & Automotive, which it describes as owning and operating auto care and express car wash businesses. His LinkedIn profile lists him as a gas station franchise owner since 2011 and as the owner of Andy's Xpress Wash.
Development versus operation
A developer's involvement can end at completion. An owner-operator's responsibility begins there. Once a gas station opens, the owner is accountable for staffing, maintenance of fuel dispensers and express car wash equipment, store merchandising and upkeep of the site.
That accountability informs future development. A driveway configuration that appeared adequate on a site plan may perform poorly at peak periods. A wash queue sized for average demand may not hold vehicles at its busiest hours. An owner who has managed those conditions designs the next site differently.
Operating economics
Fuel retail generally depends on more than fuel sales. Operators typically manage several revenue streams, including fuel, in-store convenience sales and, where present, car wash services, and results depend on transaction volume, labor efficiency and equipment reliability. Site design affects each of those factors, which is why development and operating decisions are closely linked in this sector.
The forecourt as a source of market data
A gas station serves a broad cross-section of a trade area: commuters, families, contractors and retirees, each with different expectations for speed, pricing, payment options and in-store selection. Operators also see shifts in customer behavior early. Changes in payment methods, purchasing patterns or requested services appear at the register before they appear in industry reports.
Delphi Energy
Andy's years of owning and operating gas stations are the reason he leads Delphi Energy. He has served as CEO of Delphi Energy Corp. since May 2021.
Through Delphi Energy, Sehremelis follows the broader energy picture: the future of gasoline alongside alternative energy systems, the trends emerging across the industry, and how consumer needs are changing. An operator's perspective is grounded in how most drivers purchase energy: as a routine transaction on the way to somewhere else, with a clear expectation of convenience.
Outlook for fuel and convenience retail
Gasoline remains a large part of how Southern California drives. At the same time, hybrids, electric vehicles and other alternative energy systems are a growing part of the conversation. The pace of that transition is uncertain. The more relevant question for owners and operators is what drivers will require during the transition and how fuel and convenience retail formats can adapt to meet it.
"Operating gas stations taught me to rely on customer behavior more than forecasts. Customers show you what they need through how they pay, what they buy and how long they are willing to wait. That is the experience I bring to Delphi Energy. Gasoline will not disappear quickly, and alternatives continue to grow. The discipline is to keep watching demand and keep serving customers well."