Break Time opened its newest store in Ashland, Mo., on February 16. This store is the latest to sport the redesigned logo and branding that debuted at the chain’s Lee’s Summit location in 2017 and was most recently installed at the East Elk Park Drive store in Columbia, Mo. “Ashland has always been a good…
Congratulations to Amanda Coggeshall and Kayla Shern on their new positions. Amanda Coggeshall – Leave and Claims Manager On Feb. 7, Coggeshall took on the role of leave and claims manager. She now oversees the company’s medical leave of absence and employee accommodation programs, along with workers’ compensation, auto and general liability claim processes. Coggeshall…
In a career that has spanned four decades, Don North, director of product development and quality control, has seen many changes within MFA Oil. When he got his start, the company sold leaded gasoline and high-sulfur diesel and offered one-year credit terms. Throughout the years, North has worn many hats in service to the cooperative,…
“Rebranding gives us a more marketable product and helps to set us apart from our competitors,” says Will Reniker, director of distribution and procurement. “As we continue to grow our PCMO business with local and regional automotive garages, the new Excede brand will help us better position our products.” The company’s lineup of passenger car…
On Feb. 1, MFA Petroleum Company’s Big O Tires division sold its three stores in Oklahoma to Leeds West Groups, a national owner/operator of automotive repair franchises. All employees that worked at the stores in Enid, Mustang, and Norman will be retained by the new ownership group. “This was a strategic decision that will allow…
Effective January 24, we are excited to announce some key organizational changes. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their new roles. James Greer will become senior vice president of supply and transportation. Greer, who joined MFA Oil in 1993 as a training agent, will continue to manage the supply and mergers and acquisitions…
The right MFA Oil lubricant product for any customer’s vehicle or equipment can now be found within seconds on the MFA Oil website. The lubricants section of the site now offers Lube Advisor, a digital oil and lubricant recommendation tool, that helps customers match the right MFA Oil product to their engine based on the…
On January 1, 2021, Dr. Keri Jacobs officially joined the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) as the newly established MFA Chair and a distinguished fellow of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL). As the MFA Chair and GICL Distinguished Fellow, Jacobs’ work will include engagement and support of…
Congratulations to the employees listed below who celebrated notable milestones in their tenure with the company in 2020. 30 Years Rick Akers, Plant Manager – LebanonJohn Busch, BPLP Driver – UnionLarry Eggen, Plant Manager – WarrensburgSandra Howard, CSR – WindsorBev Pfeffer, Sr Work Comp & Liability Specialist – Home OfficeDavid Shriver, BPLP Territory Manager –…
Effective December 27, 2020, Ed Harper will transition to the newly created role of vice president of enterprise risk management. Harper, who has served as the company’s vice president of retail automotive since 2015 and been with the company since 1995, will now be responsible for overseeing: As part of the reorganization that will accompany…
Each year BPLP managers are challenged to improve their plant’s net income as part of the annual sales contest. This year’s contest was set up with a few notable differences though. First, the contest period was aligned with the fiscal year, beginning on Sept. 1, 2019 and ending on Aug. 31, 2020. Second, to qualify…
The video presentations delivered to the delegates by President and CEO Jon Ihler and CFO Jeff Raetz are available for viewing at the bottom of this post. Don’t miss them! MFA Oil has declared it will pay more than $10 million in cash to its members in exchange for doing business with the company. The announcement…