On January 5, Jenny Daggett, district manager, announced the formation of a new team of senior operations specialists. The team will consist of Danielle Dabbs, Sarah Hoenshell, Jana Lown, Chris Threlkeld, Cheri Voss and Spring Walker. The senior operations specialists will support and enhance customer service throughout their assigned regions. The specialists will assess training…
Karl Funk, who joined the company in April 2022 as a tax accountant, has been promoted to inventory accounting manager. Funk is an experienced accounting professional who brings over 30 years of knowledge in inventory, tax and general accounting to his new position. He now reports to Sandy Cryderman, accounting operations controller. “Karl is extremely…
Congratulations to the following employees who were celebrated in 2022 for their years of service to the company. 45 YearsSandy Jackson, Product Distribution Manager – Home Office 35 YearsRonnie Larrick, Sr BPLP Driver – ShelbinaIvah Purl, Sr Service Technician – Eldon 30 YearsDarla Ardrey, Break Time MerchandiserRockie Klineline, BPLP Driver – AuroraKenneth Meeker, Sr BPLP…
Recently, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly reappointed David Shriver, BPLP Area Manager, to the Kansas Propane Education and Research Council (KanPERC). Shriver will serve a three-year term ending in 2025. Shriver was originally appointed to KanPERC in Aug. 2021. The purpose of this council is to develop programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety…
On December 11, Amy Thoenen was promoted to senior credit and collections manager. Thoenen now leads the credit and collections department, manages the issuance of monthly customer statements, directs collection efforts and oversees customer credit decision-making. She reports directly to Jeff Raetz, chief financial officer. “Amy is an experienced credit professional, and I’m excited for…
Lorie Klippel, a 25-year employee of the cooperative, is the new IT service desk manager. Klippel was promoted on Nov. 27 and now leads service desk employees involved in retail support and onboarding. She reports to Mitch McCleary, senior IT operations manager, who will continue to oversee service desk analysts and technicians that support Home…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Chadwick Angerer, sales advisor, WarrensburgBrandon Backues, tire technician, Jefferson City (Jefferson St.)Cody Boyd, alignment technician, Springdale, Ark.Bradley Burwick, sales consultant, SedaliaSam Campbell, master mechanic, Springfield (Glenstone Ave.)Robert Cervant, sales advisor, WarrensburgLandon Cook, master mechanic, NixaDexter Cramer, service coordinator, SedaliaDaniel Deranleau, assistant store manager,…
There’s a new face leading the company’s employee development and recruiting team. Kelli Farris joined MFA Oil on October 31 as employee development manager. She comes to the cooperative with more than ten years of experience in higher education. In addition to overseeing the company’s corporate recruitment and instructional design, Farris will coordinate with the…
Kristi Story has been promoted to director of general accounting, budget and reporting. In her new role, Story will ensure the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements, maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures and sound internal controls, and oversee the indirect tax department. She reports to Jeff Raetz, chief financial officer. “Kristi…
On November 4, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Raetz announced the promotion of Sandy Cryderman to the position of accounting operations controller. Cryderman now oversees all accounting operations teams across MFA Oil and MFA Petroleum and the following accounting areas: BPLP, including Petro-Card 24 and inventory APM Big O Tires Break Time Fixed assets “Sandy was…
Haley Davidson was recently elevated to the new role of company Treasurer. In her new position, Davidson is responsible for managing financial risks and the company’s money. She now oversees accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management and reconciliation. Davidson will continue to report to Jeff Raetz, chief financial officer. “Haley has done an outstanding…
Company drivers with spotless driving records over a five- or ten-year period were recently recognized for their commitment to safety. Any driver without a moving or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration violation in that span of time received a certificate of appreciation and an embroidered Carhartt full-zip, hooded sweatshirt to recognize their achievement. “Safety…