The cooperative adds $147,000 to its donation total through its 9th annual event in support of military families. MFA Oil announces it raised $145,000 in donations to support America’s military families during its Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefiting Operation Homefront. The event was held on June 5, 2023, in Columbia, Mo., at The Club…
Energized Solar, a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announces today that it has changed its name to BluSphere Energy and has unveiled a new visual identity and website at BluSphereEnergy.com. The new name and rebranding reflect the company’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions to customers. BluSphere Energy, which was launched in October 2021, offers…
Larry Collins has been promoted to plant manager for the company’s Shell Knob location, now covering deliveries in the Branson area. The Shell Knob plant was recently reopened and split off from the Omaha, Ark. plant. Collins has worked in the propane industry since 2001, when Christian County Gas hired him. He joined MFA Oil…
Customer service representatives from across the company gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., on March 14-15 for training and informational sessions at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Approximately 160 CSRs took part in the event. Attendees began the meeting with lunch and a conversation about propane inspection reports (PIRs). Tom Procter, BPLP director of safety and maintenance,…
DJ Agusiobo has been promoted to Big O Tires Retail Accounting Manager. She now has accounting oversight for MFA Petroleum Company’s 35 Big O Tires franchise stores. DJ and her two staff accountants work with the co-op’s accounts payable department and the Big O Tires management team to deliver financial reporting for the tire and…
MFA Oil Company hosted district delegate meetings across its eight voting districts in February and March. Two of those districts held elections for their representative on the MFA Oil Board of Directors. Mike Moreland won re-election to the Board representing the company’s West Central District at a meeting held on Feb. 16 in Harrisonville, Mo….
The Human Resources department has created a training program for new managers. Accelerate is a program for managers from across the cooperative who have been in their position for less than two years. Beginning in March, participants will attend a monthly two-day session for four months. Employee Development Manager Kelli Farris says Accelerate is a…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions. Big O Tires Zachariah Arn, alignment technician, Kansas City (Skyview Ave.)Chester Ashford, alignment technician, ChillicotheMel Atteberry, employee operations managerEric Backer, alignment technician, Kansas City (NE 83rd Terr.)Brandon Backues, sales advisor, Jefferson City (Missouri Blvd.)Alexzander Billingsley, alignment technician, Olathe, KS (W. 153rd St.)Stuart Boll, commission mechanic, Columbia…
Winners of MFA Oil Company’s 2023 employee college scholarships have been selected: Harrison Fowler, son of Lisa Fowler, accounts receivable administrator in the Home Office, is a winner of the Dale H. Creach Scholarship. Harrison attends Hallsville R-1 High School and plans to study biology at Truman State University. Owen Ives, son of Katie Ives, customer…
Several recent changes have occurred in the company’s bulk fuel and propane division. Beginning today, March 1, the division’s operations managers will now report to Butch Burlbaugh, director of BPLP training and procedures. The responsibilities of operations managers will now shift to field employee training and assistance with special projects. The alignment of several plants…
Two BPLP employees have made the move into the management ranks. Darrell Langston – Plant Manager (Grove/Miami, Okla.) Langston has been with MFA Oil for nearly 12 years, serving as a propane driver. Prior to joining the company, he worked in the oil industry. “I’m confident that the knowledge and experience Darrell has gained during…
On Feb. 8, Ryne Schrage joined APM, the wholesale fuel division of MFA Petroleum, as a sales representative. Schrage will manage relationships with current customers and call on potential customers across a territory that includes central Missouri, southeastern Missouri, and a portion of Illinois. He will report to Mike Platt, senior APM manager. “We are…