Dealer Profiles

Loung Choa

For Loung Choa, it’s a family affair when it comes to the retail business. Loung and his wife Melissa own and operate four retail facilities under three brands: Shell, Chevron and Mobil. Their flagship location, Airport Shell in Bakersfield, California, was the start of a convenience store empire.

Born in Cambodia, Loung and his family immigrated to South Dakota when Loung was just 16 years old. While living in South Dakota, Loung and his family owned and operated a Conoco Phillips station. Loung sold that store and ventured west to Bakersfield, California in 1989. Loung purchased the Airport Drive location and then began the process of moving his parents and siblings to California. The Choa family now operates a total of 18 convenience store locations throughout Central and Southern California. Loung commented that he always wanted to own his own business, “I really wanted my own business, and though this industry isn’t easy, I enjoy a challenge.” The future looks very challenging for Loung and Melissa, as they get ready to add two more Shell locations in the near future.

Fleet Card Fuels is honored to have the Choa family as part of our cardlock and dealer divisions.