Things have certainly changed since Dennis Bradley began his career hauling fuel 30 years ago. The trucks have air conditioning now. They can carry more fuel without returning to the plants as often to refill, and the safety standards are better. Indeed, as Bradley prepares to make his final deliveries and retire on Sept. 3,…
Several new plant managers are now leading bulk fuel and propane operations for the company. 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. Larkin Coker – Sulphur, Ind. Hometown: I was born and…
On Friday, August 29, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Raetz announced the promotion of Justi Montague to the role of Director of Operational Efficiency and Data Governance. Raetz views the newly created position as crucial to the company’s successful integration of analytical data, processes, and procedures as MFA Oil rolls out new software across divisions. “We’re…
While the Sulphur propane plant held its customer appreciation dinner on July 21, a vacationing elderly couple stopped in front of the plant. David and Sherry Christiansen had a flat tire on their fifth-wheel camper, and they informed the plant staff that they would move it as soon as they could. The Sulphur employees told the Christiansens…
Sam Campbell, a mechanic at the Big O Tires store on Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, has been named the 2021 Big O Tires ASE Technician of the Year. Mechanics with at least three certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) were eligible for the award that was voted on by a…
Shawn Stoermer joined the MFA Oil Business Development team on June 7. He is now working with bulk fuel and propane plants to increase sales by identifying new customers and opportunities across a 20-county territory that primarily includes plants in central and east Missouri. Stoermer comes to the company with more than 20 years of…
At the company’s annual safety meetings, drivers with a clean driving record – those without CSA or moving violations over a period of 5 and 10 years – were recognized. Each driver received a certificate of achievement to commemorate the milestone and will also receive a Carhartt sweatshirt. The five-year recipients will receive a midweight,…
On July 13, MFA Oil welcomed Jarin Wood, area credit manager, to the cooperative. Wood will oversee the company’s team of credit administrators. Wood brings a broad background and diverse experience to his new position. Prior to joining MFA Oil, he worked for the last six-and-a-half years at Scholastic Corporation in credit and collections. Wood…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Grant Barbour, service coordinator, SedaliaWilliam Benson, assistant manager, Springdale, ARAndrew Felkins, store manager, Springdale, ARCasey Graham, store manager, WarrensburgMitchell Hardin, service advisor II, WarrensburgVictor Luce, service advisor I, HollisterKayla Mansell, service coordinator, WarrensburgJoseph Meyer, management trainee, Jefferson City, Jefferson St.Lance Murphy, mechanic I,…
After nearly 30 years with MFA Oil, Mike Yamnitz is planning to retire on July 9. The Perryville, Mo., and Ste. Genevieve, Mo., plant manager started his career with the company on December 23, 1991, and succeeded Les Johnson as Perryville plant manager on January 1, 1992. Yamnitz added supervision of the Jackson, Mo. bulk…
In June, the MFA Oil Home Office welcomed seven interns for the summer. These talented students will be working on a wide variety of projects in support of the cooperative. We look forward to working with these students as they gain professional experience and knowledge for their future careers. Yukun Zhang – IT Service Desk –…
After 25 years of service to the cooperative, longtime customer service representative Rita Woody of the Steele BPLP plant is retiring. Since joining MFA Oil in November 1995, Woody has helped thousands of MFA Oil customers in the Southeast District with placing orders, making payments and answering questions, among other requests. “Rita is so dedicated…