MFA Oil announces Charlie Alexander has joined the executive team as vice president of Big O Tires operations. Alexander leads the cooperative’s 36 Big O Tires automotive service centers and has overseen the company’s retail tire division since 2018. He reports directly to Jon Ihler, MFA Oil president and CEO. “Charlie has the leadership and…
MFA Oil announces the promotion of Jennifer Bach to its executive team as vice president of Break Time operations. She has worked in the Break Time division of MFA Oil for 25 years, most recently serving as senior director of operations for the company’s 71 Break Time convenience stores. Bach will report to Jon Ihler,…
Kellie Heitmeyer joined MFA Oil as the company’s human resources and benefits manager in May. She oversees workforce management, employee onboarding and benefits for the cooperative. Before joining MFA Oil, Heitmeyer had been working for American Outdoor Brands in Columbia, Mo., as human resources director. During her nine years with American Outdoor Brands, she progressed…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions from Feb. 28 through May 31: Big O Tires Shane Albright, sr. store manager, Osage BeachAnthony Arel, alignment technician, Kansas City (Madison Ave.)Eric Backer, commission mechanic, Kansas City (NE 83rd Terr.)Brendan Blythe, assistant store manager, Olathe, KS (North)Bradley Burwick, tire technician, WarrensburgJohn Chambers, store manager, Blue…
The MFA Oil Business Development team welcomed Bobby Hubbard on June 12. He is now working with bulk fuel and propane plants to increase sales by identifying new customers and opportunities in the company’s Southeast District. Hubbard brings over 10 years of sales experience to his new position. Most recently, he served as a senior…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jason Bond has been named Oklahoma District Manager effective Jan. 30. He will oversee the company’s Sooner State plants in Blanchard, Duncan, Grove, Keota, Miami, Pensacola (Pryor), Skiatook, Stilwell and Stroud. “Jason has shown a high level of professionalism and dedication to MFA Oil throughout his tenure with the company,” says Kenny Steeves, senior vice…
On January 17, Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, announced the promotion of Joe Case to director of BPLP operations. Case will assess field operations for areas of improvement, serve as a subject matter expert and resource for Energy-Force users, and manage the senior operations specialist team to support and enhance customer…