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 MFA Oil as a service technician. I have also worked as an acquisition specialist and management trainee.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I enjoy working with customers and helping them meet their needs. I also appreciate working with many different coworkers who have become good friends.
Hobbies: My hobbies include hunting on my family farm, fishing in rivers, and spending time with my family and friends.
Wyatt (Mac) Floyd – Warrensburg, Mo.
Hometown: Carrollton, Mo.
Work Experience: Before joining MFA Oil, I worked in public safety and emergency management for Johnson County. I have also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I enjoy the small-town atmosphere and all the people I get to meet.
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and family, exercising, and cooking.
David Freund – Golden City, Mo.
Hometown: Joplin, Mo.
Work Experience: I have been in the energy industry for nearly 25 years, including seven and a half with MFA Oil as a driver, service technician, and management trainee.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I enjoy serving the community, working with a good team and helping people.
Hobbies: I don’t have many hobbies, but I enjoy working in my shop, being around family and doing things outside.
Johnnie Howe – Emporia, Kan.
Hometown: Gardner, Kan.
Work Experience: I worked 15 years as a quarry manager, ten years in operations management for Hampel Oil, and nearly six years as a business development representative for MFA Oil.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I love working with folks and helping others. I tell everyone I have the best job as I get to work every day with my friends. I have always loved being in agricultural settings.
Hobbies: Hunting and spending time with my family, including my granddaughter and soon-to-be grandson, due on February 22, 2022.
Dalton Oden – Marshall, Mo.
Hometown: I grew up and spent my childhood in Eldon, Mo.
Work Experience: Following high school, I worked for a railroad contractor traveling and working on the railroad, which is where I got my driving experience and mechanical knowledge. After that, I accepted a management position at a restaurant. I enjoyed that very much, but I knew I wanted to work for MFA Oil. I have been around the industry my whole life. My grandfather worked for the company, and my father still does. After driving for a year with MFA Oil, a management position opened up, and I felt ready to use my leadership skills to help grow the business.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I am excited to help MFA Oil be a part of the community and deliver outstanding customer service. My favorite part of the job is creating great relationships with the customers and employees.
Hobbies: Outside of work, I enjoy golfing and hunting, as well as watching the Kansas City Chiefs.
Julie Swindle – Lake City, Ark.
Hometown: I have lived in Lake City my whole life.
Work Experience: I went to work as a CSR for MFA Oil at the Lake City bulk plant in September 2002. I held that position for about 14 years before being promoted to senior CSR. Shortly after that, I became the operations manager for the Mid-South District.
As a senior CSR, I trained and supported plant personnel on the E1 system while continuing my plant duties at the Lake City office. As operations manager, I managed drivers and trucks, maintained truck inspections, and managed all maintenance, service, and truck repairs. I also continued to support plants and customers as needed.
Favorite Part of Your Job: The people! I have always enjoyed interacting with the customers, CSRs, managers, drivers and home office staff. It pleases me to help people!
Hobbies: I love hanging out with my husband, kids and new grandbaby. I also enjoy working in my yard, and I love Starbucks.
Rodney (Shae) Wrisinger, Lexington, Mo.
Hometown: Lexington, Mo.
Work Experience: Before becoming a plant manager, I worked as a driver with MFA Oil for the last seven years. I’ve worked in construction manufacturing, as a driver for construction companies and as a FedEx driver.
Favorite Part of Your Job: I love being out in the community, meeting new people and building relationships with our customers.
Hobbies: I enjoy fishing and spending time with my family. I also run a small firewood business.