Haley Davidson has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the MFA Oil Executive MBA Scholarship. The scholarship is granted through the MFA Oil Foundation to one employee per year in conjunction with the University of Missouri’s Trulaske execMBA program. Davidson has been with MFA Oil since October 2013. Prior to her current position as…
One icy morning in February, Vernon Graven, a driver from Sullivan, Mo., was scheduled to deliver to a remote location outside of Leasburg, Mo. Graven called ahead to talk with the customer to confirm the road was passable and told the customer he would arrive within 20 minutes. When Graven pulled his truck around the…
On March 7, Zach Studer was promoted to senior manager of distribution, procurement and quality control. He now oversees all operations at the Moberly Business Support Campus, including the warehouse, truck service shop, laboratory, call center, procurement and distribution. Studer began his career with MFA Oil in 2004 in the company’s Jiffy Lube division. He…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Michael Butler, service advisor I, HollisterAndrew Cook, mechanic II, Springfield, Glenstone Ave.Wyatt Danuser, assistant manager, LebanonQuinton Larson, general service workerTravis O’Neal, assistant manager, Columbia, E. Business LoopGiovanny Ortiz, assistant manager, Fayetteville, Ark.Cameron Paschal, service advisor II, Bentonville, Ark.Moses Ramirez, store manager, Springdale, Ark.Joey…
Two longtime managers, Rick Akers and Tim Burnett, have retired from the company’s BPLP operations. Rick Akers Rick Akers began his 32-year career with MFA Oil as a refined fuel driver before becoming plant manager for the Lebanon, Mo., office. He spent the majority of his career working with refined fuels before adding propane to…
For more than 30 years, there’s been one constant in the company’s handling of insurance claims – Bev Pfeffer. Pfeffer started her career with the company in April 1990. Over the years, Pfeffer has seen many changes in the company and claims processing. On March 3, 2021, Pfeffer handled her last claim and handed off…
Congratulations to Amanda Coggeshall and Kayla Shern on their new positions. Amanda Coggeshall – Leave and Claims Manager On Feb. 7, Coggeshall took on the role of leave and claims manager. She now oversees the company’s medical leave of absence and employee accommodation programs, along with workers’ compensation, auto and general liability claim processes. Coggeshall…
In a career that has spanned four decades, Don North, director of product development and quality control, has seen many changes within MFA Oil. When he got his start, the company sold leaded gasoline and high-sulfur diesel and offered one-year credit terms. Throughout the years, North has worn many hats in service to the cooperative,…
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…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Kaden Albert-Crum, service advisor I, Columbia (Business Loop)Charles Alexander, sr. director, Big O Tires operationsCody Baumert, management trainee, Columbia (Business Loop)Christopher Biggs, mechanic I, Enid, Okla.Shannen Brown, store manager, RollaTorrey Collins, mechanic II, WarrensburgJoseph Colony, mechanic I, Fayetteville, Ark.Wyatt Danuser, service advisor II,…
Effective January 24, we are excited to announce some key organizational changes. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their new roles. James Greer will become senior vice president of supply and transportation. Greer, who joined MFA Oil in 1993 as a training agent, will continue to manage the supply and mergers and acquisitions…
Congratulations to the employees listed below who celebrated notable milestones in their tenure with the company in 2020. 30 Years Rick Akers, Plant Manager – LebanonJohn Busch, BPLP Driver – UnionLarry Eggen, Plant Manager – WarrensburgSandra Howard, CSR – WindsorBev Pfeffer, Sr Work Comp & Liability Specialist – Home OfficeDavid Shriver, BPLP Territory Manager –…