Zach Studer is now part of a select group of experts in the lubricant industry. Studer, senior manager of distribution, procurement and quality control, recently passed a test offered by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) to become a Certified Lubricant Specialist (CLS). He is now one of 1,003 lubricant professionals to hold…
Danny Montgomery is the newest member of the company’s sales team. Montgomery, who had been managing the plants in Unionville and Milan, Mo., will now serve as a business development representative for Kansas and Oklahoma. Montgomery’s responsibilities will include working with bulk fuel and propane plants in his territory to increase sales by identifying new…
The Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) selected new leadership at its annual meeting in July. MFA Oil District Manager Luke Fitzpatrick was elected as the organization’s president. The 2022-23 MPGA board of directors includes two additional MFA Oil employees: Bill Jung, BPLP territory safety and maintenance manager, represents the association’s third district Jason Bond, Neosho, Mo., and…
Jeff Goodwin, Mid-South and Ohio Valley district manager, has announced he plans to retire in February 2023. Goodwin, the company’s longest tenured district manager, has been with MFA Oil for 24 years and has served as a district manager for the entirety of his employment with the company. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Chadwick Angerer, service coordinator, WarrensburgKyle Atteberry, senior store manager, Jefferson City (Jefferson St.)Phillip Bellamy, mechanic I, Columbia (Peachtree Dr.)Abbey Bryant, sales advisor I, Chillicothe Matthew Carroll, mechanic I, Hollister Wyatt Carter, sales advisor II, Rolla Matthew Chase, mechanic I, Hollister Kelsey Fair, assistant…
It’s the end of an era in the MFA Oil accounts payable department. JoAnn Wilborn, the department’s longest-tenured employee, is retiring on June 3, after more than 45 years of combined service working at MFA Incorporated and MFA Oil. A pillar on the accounts payable team for 18 years, Wilborn has handled payment of company…
On Tuesday, April 26, Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, announced the promotion of Jenny Daggett to director of operations for the BPLP division. Daggett has worked for the company for 15 years and excelled in various roles, including customer service representative, plant manager, and operations manager. “Throughout her time with the…
For the first time since the pandemic began, Big O Tires employees came together for the franchise’s annual awards on April 2, 2022, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. “It was fantastic to get everyone together again for the first time in over two years,” says Charlie Alexander, senior director…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Dustin Ahumada, assistant store manager, Springfield, N. Glenstone Ave.Zachary Anderson, store manager, Jefferson City, Missouri Blvd.Grant Barbour, sales advisor I, SedaliaWilliam Benson, sales advisor II, Bentonville, ARDacotah Bills, sales advisor II, Fayetteville, ARDustin Crawford, assistant store manager, Springfield, Republic Rd.Daniel Deranleau, sales advisor…
Learn more about the newest members of the MFA Oil team to take on the role of plant manager. Gordon (Chip) Bennett – West Helena, Ark. Hometown: I grew up in Blackton, Ark., and now live in Brinkley, Ark. Work Experience: I grew up on a family farm. I moved to Missouri and worked for…
Kyle Carroll and Mike Platt are taking on new responsibilities within the company. Kyle Carroll – Sr. Business Development Manager Kyle Carroll was promoted to senior manager of business development on January 24. In his new role, Carroll leads the company’s business development team, works with high-value clients and manages product bids for select accounts….
Congratulations to the following employees who were celebrated in 2021 for their years of service to the company. 45 Years Mark Coffer, BPLP Driver – RogersvilleJoAnn Wilborn, Accounts Payable Clerk – Home Office 35 Years Kathleen Flick, Sr CSR – CarrolltonCinda Lavery, Break Time Store Manager – TiptonBob Powell, Truck Service Manager – MBSCDebby Shimp,…