On July 9, Scott Parris was promoted to plant manager for Peculiar. Parris has worked for MFA Oil for nearly 20 years and has 30 years of experience in the propane industry. He now reports to Andy Hays, Southwest District Manager.“With Scott’s experience, knowledge and personality, there was no question he has the capability of…
Accelerate, the company’s training program for new managers, graduated its first cohort of participants in June. The manager development program brought together employees from every division for a monthly two-day session for four months. Participants learned about team building and cooperative basics, people management, key business measures, and effective leadership. Betty Levian, store manager of…
Following the promotions of Will Reniker and Tom Procter to their new roles as regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations, several organizational changes will take effect on July 24. Ashley Bower, senior manager of marketing services, and Adam Buckallew, senior public and government relations specialist, will report to Amanda Cooper, vice president of human…
Two long-tenured MFA Oil employees have been named as regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations. Tom Procter and Will Reniker will manage all aspects of BPLP operations in their respective regions, under the direction of Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations. The company’s eight BPLP operations districts have been divided evenly…
MFA Oil announces Charlie Alexander has joined the executive team as vice president of Big O Tires operations. Alexander leads the cooperative’s 36 Big O Tires automotive service centers and has overseen the company’s retail tire division since 2018. He reports directly to Jon Ihler, MFA Oil president and CEO. “Charlie has the leadership and…
MFA Oil announces the promotion of Jennifer Bach to its executive team as vice president of Break Time operations. She has worked in the Break Time division of MFA Oil for 25 years, most recently serving as senior director of operations for the company’s 71 Break Time convenience stores. Bach will report to Jon Ihler,…
MFA Oil acquired the assets of Gygr-Gas, an independent propane retailer based in Boonville, Mo., on June 26. The purchase includes an office and warehouse in Boonville, trucks, and bulk storage tanks in Missouri near Desoto, Fulton, Moberly and Sunrise Beach. The Gygr-Gas office in Desoto, Mo., was not part of the deal. “We look…
Kellie Heitmeyer joined MFA Oil as the company’s human resources and benefits manager in May. She oversees workforce management, employee onboarding and benefits for the cooperative. Before joining MFA Oil, Heitmeyer had been working for American Outdoor Brands in Columbia, Mo., as human resources director. During her nine years with American Outdoor Brands, she progressed…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions from Feb. 28 through May 31: Big O Tires Shane Albright, sr. store manager, Osage BeachAnthony Arel, alignment technician, Kansas City (Madison Ave.)Eric Backer, commission mechanic, Kansas City (NE 83rd Terr.)Brendan Blythe, assistant store manager, Olathe, KS (North)Bradley Burwick, tire technician, WarrensburgJohn Chambers, store manager, Blue…
MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its newest Big O Tires store at 1819 Bagnell Dam Blvd in Lake Ozark, Mo., on June 12. The new site is the company’s third in the Lake of the Ozarks region, joining established locations in Osage Beach and Camdenton. Big O Tires…
The MFA Oil Business Development team welcomed Bobby Hubbard on June 12. He is now working with bulk fuel and propane plants to increase sales by identifying new customers and opportunities in the company’s Southeast District. Hubbard brings over 10 years of sales experience to his new position. Most recently, he served as a senior…
Two high-profile positions have been created in the cooperative’s bulk fuel and propane division hierarchy. The company will hire regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations to manage all aspects of BPLP operations within an eastern and western territory that will each include four districts. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, says…