Online reviews have become incredibly influential in the customer decision-making process. Consumers say these first impressions significantly affect their choices, with 86% saying they will not buy products or services from companies with negative ratings. On the flip side, customers will spend 31% more when businesses have excellent reviews. Reviews are also key to increasing…
MFA Oil acquired the assets of Gygr-Gas, an independent propane retailer based in Boonville, Mo., on June 26. The purchase includes an office and warehouse in Boonville, trucks, and bulk storage tanks in Missouri near Desoto, Fulton, Moberly and Sunrise Beach. The Gygr-Gas office in Desoto, Mo., was not part of the deal. “We look…
Two high-profile positions have been created in the cooperative’s bulk fuel and propane division hierarchy. The company will hire regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations to manage all aspects of BPLP operations within an eastern and western territory that will each include four districts. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, says…
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…
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…
Short supplies and high demand for steel, brass, copper, gauges and valves have made it harder for propane tank manufacturers to satisfy requests from propane companies. To help alleviate the shortage of available tanks, the Arkansas Liquified Petroleum Gas Board issued a rule in 2021 that allows tanks that have lost their nameplate to be…
MFA Oil plant, operations and district managers came together in Springfield, Mo., on April 18-20 for the company’s annual managers meeting. The group was split into two different sessions, with the mid-south, southeast and southwest districts meeting on the first two days, followed by the northeast, northwest and west central districts gathering on the last…
MFA Oil acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Midwest Propane, the energy business of Mid-West Fertilizer, LLC, on Nov. 30. The deal includes customers, energy employees, trucks and storage tanks in a wide-ranging territory that stretches from the southern Kansas City metro area to Miami, Okla. MFA Oil welcomes 11 new drivers to…
Two closed BPLP offices have reopened recently. The offices in Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Warsaw, Mo., are once again staffed and open to the public. The office at 187 US Hwy 63 South in Mammoth Spring is just south of the Missouri-Arkansas border. It reopened in October and is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00…
By: James Greer, Senior VP of Supply and Transportation Over my years in the propane business, there have been times where that suspected leak call comes in, and it always seems to happen at the worst time. This story is true and will remind you why we have to answer that call and investigate. During…
MFA Oil Company acquired American Propane Incorporated, an independent propane retailer based in Pevely, Mo., on June 30. “The acquisition of American Propane fills a gap in our operational footprint and will help us solidify our operations in the southern St. Louis metro area,” said Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations. “We…
In an optimistic sign that things may be returning to a new normal, the company held its annual manager’s meetings in Springfield, Mo., on April 13, 14 and 15. MFA Oil plant, operations and district managers gathered together for the first time in two years. Last year’s event, like nearly all other meetings, was canceled…