Cantrell Companies - 1st Stop, Cantrell Refinery Sales and Transportation and Winchester Wholesale are establishments of two entrepreneurs, Robert and Linda Cantrell seeking the American Dream. 1st Stop as we know it today has evolved over more than 30 years to become a regionally know Convenience and Market Store Chain in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. In 2001, the 1st Stop name and image was born with 21 locations. Today, the company operates and franchises more than 41 stores. 1st Stop is one of the largest employers in Southern Ohio, employing over 350 employees in positions from Store Managers and Crew Members to Administrative and Operations Staff. 1st Stop operations coincides with its sister company of Winchester Wholesale which was established in 1990. Cantrell Refinery Sales and Transportation is another sister of 1st Stop hauling more than 100,000 gallons of fuel per day. 1st Stop and the other Cantrell Companies welcome the opportunity to server the communities as both their choice for fuel and convenience and grocery items.