Mr. Lawshe is the owner of Paragon Solutions, a nationwide convenience store and retail industry design and consulting firm based in Fort Worth, Texas.  He has 22 years of targeted industry experience, consulting a multitude of customers including convenience stores, travel centers/truck stops, petroleum companies, large chain operators, independently owned retailers, quick serve restaurants, fast casual restaurants, and other specialty retailers.  His company is recognized as one of the leading design firms in the industry, with over 150 projects completed annually throughout the U.S.  Mr. Lawshe’s background includes fuel distributing and retail operations, in addition to his existing consulting business founded in 1986.  He has hands on experience with site analysis & selection, market research, property acquisition & management, cost estimating, and all-around operational consultation.  Michael has won multiple awards for his cutting edge designs and has helped scores of customers maximize their sales potential and returns on investment.