Something unexpected happened when the City of Laddonia’s Board of Aldermen met on April 13, 2023. On the same day that Gary Garnett, mayor of the small community in Audrain County, Mo., was set to be sworn in for a new term, he resigned, creating a vacancy for the city’s chief administrative position. Members of…
Four individuals, Michell Farar, Trey Glenn, Jarrett Shultz and Jack Skelton, have been promoted to plant manager recently and two current plant managers, Dalton Oden and Matt Salmon are now leading different plants. Michell Farar – Skiatook, Okla. Hometown: Skiatook, Okla. Work Experience: I’ve worked for MFA Oil for 16 years. There have been ups…
For the first time since the pandemic began, Big O Tires employees came together for the franchise’s annual awards on April 2, 2022, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. “It was fantastic to get everyone together again for the first time in over two years,” says Charlie Alexander, senior director…
Learn more about the newest members of the MFA Oil team to take on the role of plant manager. Gordon (Chip) Bennett – West Helena, Ark. Hometown: I grew up in Blackton, Ark., and now live in Brinkley, Ark. Work Experience: I grew up on a family farm. I moved to Missouri and worked for…
Three runners connected to the cooperative had outstanding performances in recent races. Tom May, senior director of culture and employee engagement, set the Missouri half-marathon record for men 55 to 59 years of age with a time of 1:20:15 at the Cohick Half Marathon in Springfield, Mo., on Sunday, Nov. 7. The record he broke…
Learn more about the newest members of the MFA Oil team to take on the role of plant manager. Christopher Mullins – Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Work Experience: I started my career with MFA Oil in 2018 as a propane driver. Before that, I drove a semi for Lowe’s hauling lumber. I also spent…
Carrie Zaharoolis joined Break Time in February as an area manager to oversee seven Break Time stores in Columbia and a location in Ashland. Her responsibilities include meeting sales goals, ensuring quality consistency across her assigned stores, and hiring and training staff members. Zaharoolis says that jumping in to lend her team a helping hand…
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…
Dawn O’Riley joined MFA Oil in February as accounts receivable manager. She is responsible for supervising the accounts receivable staff to ensure payments are properly posted to customer accounts and corresponding bank deposits are made on a timely basis. Her other duties include oversight of accounts receivable reconciliations and management of the company’s credit card…
The Office Services Department is based in the mail room of the Home Office, but its employees handle much more than just the mail. The list of duties includes overseeing the grounds of the corporate campus, managing pool vehicles, supervising contracted crews brought in to work on large-scale maintenance jobs, stocking office supplies, printing services,…
A number of new faces have joined the ranks of plant managers in recent months. Some have been promoted and some are new additions to the company. Regardless, we are excited to see what great things are in store for these managers and their plants. Matt Salmon: Skiatook, Okla. Nickname: Fish Hometown: Columbia, Mo Work Experience: I have…
All of the 2018 Peer Awards have been handed out, and we wanted to publicize the remaining list of recipients. The awards were given to employees based on co-worker feedback to Mark Fenner, president and CEO, and Janice Serpico, chief human resources officer, during last year’s Facetime with Fenner sessions. Congratulations to those who received…