MFA Oil acquired Simmons Energy Solutions, the propane business of Simmons Foods Inc. on September 1. The acquisition includes locations in Decatur, Arkansas and Jay, Oklahoma. “I am happy to announce the acquisition of Simmons Energy into our company,” says Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations. “This acquisition fits very well into…
The Sixth Annual MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble raised $175,000 for Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization that provides emergency and financial assistance to the families of U.S. military service members and veterans. The event was held September 8 at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia and featured 43 teams. “We are proud to…
BPLP plant staff are getting a different point of sale and truck system to help them better perform their jobs. In July, the company made the decision to move forward with Energy-Force, a suite of software designed for propane and refined fuel businesses. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil Operations, says Energy-Force was…
Big O Tires officially opened its newest store at 4106 W Broadway Blvd. in Sedalia Mo., on August 17. The new store is the 22nd Big O Tires location that is owned and operated by MFA Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of MFA Oil. The Sedalia store, managed by Josh Petree, currently has seven employees and…
Luke Fitzpatrick, West Central district manager, was recently elected to serve as vice president of the Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA). MPGA’s new officers began their three-year terms on July 1, however, the board members will not be installed until the association’s Oct. 3 meeting due to coronavirus concerns surrounding large public gatherings. Fitzpatrick joined…
Processing credit card payments at the company’s plant offices is now easier and more secure thanks to a deployment of pin pad payment terminals. Every office was sent at least one pin pad device in early 2020 for CSRs to use to process customer credit card payments and the pin pads were put into service…
Three offices in northeast Missouri have reopened in an effort to improve the company’s standing in the region. Offices are once again staffed and open to the public in Canton and Center, and Kahoka will soon be staffed once work on the office space is completed. The reopened offices are operating under limited hours. All…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Timothy Billups, service advisor II, HollisterWilliam Colson, service advisor I, St. RobertsJacob Cummings, service advisor I, WarrensburgWyatt Danuser, mechanic I, LebanonChristopher Davis, service advisor II, Springfield, Republic Rd.Dakota Gregory, service advisor II, Bentonville, Ark.Nathaniel Grimes, service advisor II, LebanonAaron Hankins, mechanic II, Springdale,…
On Monday, June 15, Jeff Hopkins joined MFA Oil Company as information technology director. He will be responsible for directing the strategy, management and organization of the company’s IT department. Hopkins will also provide strategic business insight on a company-wide basis for technology needs and deployment. Hopkins comes to MFA Oil with nearly 20 years…
On May 18, Justi Montague began her role as senior program office manager. This new position was created to ensure all of the company’s major projects are effectively prioritized and managed to completion. Montague will work with project leads to track milestones, report and resolve issues, and allocate resources as necessary. She will also work…
The MFA Oil Home Office has welcomed eight new interns for the summer. We are excited to work with these talented students as they gain experience and knowledge for their future careers. Trenton Bargfrede – Human Resources Dept. – Missouri State University – Human Resource Mgmt. Jordan Harvey – Human Resources Dept. – University of…
These are the fresh faces that have taken on the role of plant manager in recent months. Read their bios below to learn more about them. Scott Chambliss – West Fork, Ark. Hometown: Cave Springs, Ark. Work Experience: I have been in the propane business for 24 years and have spent the last two with…