The company’s annual Week of Giving is here and it’s a great opportunity for you to give back and support one of four eligible charitable organizations through payroll deduction (Helping Hand Donation) or a separate any-amount donation. These organizations have an outstanding reputation of maximizing the contributions they receive to support their stated objectives. The four charities are: The Food Bank of Central and…
There’s a new face calling on prospective customers on MFA Oil’s behalf. Joe Burkett was named to the business development team on July 29 and is covering a 20-county territory that primarily includes plants in the company’s West Central District. Burkett is working with bulk and propane plants in his territory to grow their volume…
Miguel Estrada has been promoted to application development manager. In his new role, Estrada will lead the company’s application development team, oversee the company’s mobile development platform systems, and manage development and maintenance of the company’s application roadmaps. Estrada will report to Matt Boyce, senior manager of development and data solutions, and work closely with…
On Sept. 6, MFA Oil had 13 employees from the Home Office volunteer with the Heart of Missouri United Way’s annual Day of Caring event. The volunteers were sent to Services for Independent Living (SIL), a non-profit organization that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, senior and veterans. The MFA Oil crew arrived at SIL…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Derek Albertson, territory manager, Lake of the Ozarks and NW ArkansasKyle Atteberry, store manager, Columbia, Business LoopTyler Danuser, store manager, CamdentonMichael Frey, mechanic, Osage BeachGary Glover, mechanic, Norman, Okla. Bryan Kennon, service advisor, Columbia, Business LoopRobert Martin, assistant manager, Jefferson City, Missouri Blvd.Kevin…
Nik Geotz, son of Break Time District Manager Cathy Geotz, has always been fascinated by U.S. presidents and government. When he was three, Nik was was more interested in viewing Ronald Reagan speeches on YouTube than watching cartoons. Nik’s love for politics has endured throughout the years and the 16-year-old was able to realize his…
After 26 years of service with the company, Butch Finney’s career with MFA Oil is ending on Aug. 31. Finney joined the company in August of 1993 as a part time driver at the Chillicothe propane plant. At the time he was also operating an MFA Oil service station, B&J’s MFA. During his long tenure with the…
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,…
After 32 years of service with the company, Floyd Ouderkirk is retiring on Aug. 2. Ouderkirk joined the company as a plant manager in Eldon when MFA Oil acquired Ready Gas in 1987. During his long tenure with the company, Ouderkirk held a variety of roles with the company, including training agent, district manager and…
Quick thinking may have made the difference between safety and potentially serious injury for the six people who huddled for protection in the back room of the Break Time convenience store at 326 Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City on the evening of May 22. At approximately 11:43 p.m., a category EF-3 tornado–the third-strongest twister…
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…
MFA Oil is pleased to announce the promotions of Scott Davis and Lance Peterson. Scott Davis, Manager of Systems Administration In his new role as manager of systems administration, Scott will hold the responsibility of managing the daily tasks of the systems administrators team and CNCs. In addition, Scott will work closely with Greg Sellers,…