On Dec. 11, Cassie Kimbell took on the new role of credit manager. She now oversees the company’s team of credit analysts. Kimbell has been with the company for nearly seven years and has held various credit analyst positions, including her most recent position of credit analyst III. Before joining MFA Oil, she worked at…
Two employees from the company’s bulk fuel and propane division are transitioning to sales. Jody Ipock and Philip Ogden are the co-op’s latest additions to its roster of business development representatives. They both report to Kyle Carroll, senior business development manager. Ipock, who will cover the Southeast sales territory, has been with MFA Oil for…
Cinda Lavery is retiring from Break Time on December 1 after serving as the Tipton store manager for the past 37 years. Lavery joined the Break Time team when her store was acquired by MFA Petroleum Company on July 31, 1986. She has managed the same convenience store (which was also a Colonial and Crown…
A Halloween-themed awards banquet celebrating successes in the company’s Big O Tires division was held in Osage Beach on Oct. 28. Charlie Alexander, vice president of Big O Tires operations, says he and his team were excited to gather and celebrate their 2023 performances. “Any chance we have to bring together all of our stores…
Congratulations to the following employees who were celebrated in 2023 for their years of service to the company. 35 Years Joe Case, Dir, BPLP OperationsNickie Turpin, Break Time Store Manager – Brookfield 30 Years Dan Boles, WH Driver – Mt. Vernon Distribution CenterStephen Ellis, Sr BPLP Maintenance Technician – Safety & MaintenanceCathy Geotz, Sr Area Manager, Break…
In 1988, a gallon of gas cost 90 cents and you could buy a dozen eggs for 65 cents. That year, Michael Jackson launched his first solo concert tour, the Doppler radar was invented, and moviegoers enjoyed classic films such as Rain Man, Coming to America and Die Hard at theaters. That same year, a…
On December 1, the company’s long-time warehouse truck service manager, Bob Powell, will retire. Powell, who joined the truck shop as a painter in 1986, worked in every position within the truck shop on his way to becoming manager in 1995. As the boss, Powell was not afraid to roll up his sleeves and tackle…
Two employees were recently promoted to plant management positions.
The Human Resources department completed a major project with the rollout of Dayforce. The centralized HR platform gives employees access to key information such as timesheets, earnings, benefits, performance reviews, and learning opportunities. Amanda Cooper, vice president of human resources, says Dayforce brings many benefits to the company, including consolidating the number of systems employees…
Dustin Snodgrass was recently promoted to the position of director of mergers and acquisitions. He will oversee all merger, acquisition and divestment activities for the company. Snodgrass will continue to report to James Greer, senior vice president of supply and transportation. Snodgrass has worked for MFA Oil for 27 years. He started his career with…
Break Time store managers gathered in Branson, Mo., on October 18 and 19 for their 2023 retreat. The meeting provided store managers with opportunities to hear from Curtis Chaney, senior vice president of retail, and Jennifer Bach, vice president of Break Time operations. Chaney, who will retire in December, said the systems that Break Time…
The MFA Oil Foundation announces it awarded over $300,000 in grants during its 2023 fiscal year to 118 nonprofit groups in 91 communities where MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy-supply cooperative, operates. The MFA Oil Foundation supports local organizations serving education, youth, humanitarian services and civic endeavors. James Greer, senior vice president of supply and…