In a career that has spanned four decades, Don North, director of product development and quality control, has seen many changes within MFA Oil. When he got his start, the company sold leaded gasoline and high-sulfur diesel and offered one-year credit terms. Throughout the years, North has worn many hats in service to the cooperative,…
In celebration of the successes of 2020, Big O Tires recently recognized outstanding employees with a month-long celebration of awards, team dinners, raffle prizes and the first-ever virtual Annual Awards Ceremony. Charlie Alexander, senior director of Big O Tires, traveled the region in January to hand-deliver 26 trophies to stores and individuals that demonstrated success…
“Rebranding gives us a more marketable product and helps to set us apart from our competitors,” says Will Reniker, director of distribution and procurement. “As we continue to grow our PCMO business with local and regional automotive garages, the new Excede brand will help us better position our products.” The company’s lineup of passenger car…
“Through this new site, we can better pitch to our prospects why we’re a fantastic company to work for, the benefits we offer, and ultimately get candidates to hit the ‘apply’ button,” says Kayla Shern, corporate recruiter II. After a year of construction and behind-the-scenes work, the new MFA Oil careers section at mfaoil.com is…
On Feb. 1, MFA Petroleum Company’s Big O Tires division sold its three stores in Oklahoma to Leeds West Groups, a national owner/operator of automotive repair franchises. All employees that worked at the stores in Enid, Mustang, and Norman will be retained by the new ownership group. “This was a strategic decision that will allow…
Learn more about the newest members of the MFA Oil team to take on the role of plant manager. Christopher Mullins – Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hometown: Murfreesboro, Tenn. Work Experience: I started my career with MFA Oil in 2018 as a propane driver. Before that, I drove a semi for Lowe’s hauling lumber. I also spent…
Although Break Time store managers were unable to meet in person to celebrate the successes of 2020, the following leaders were recognized for performance in these areas: Highest Net Income – Tammy Garner, 3147 SikestonNet Income Improvement – Alysha Ellison, 3054 LexingtonFoodservice Sales – Amanda Cox, 3165 WarrensburgFoodservice Sales Increase – Cody Williams, 3133 SikestonHot/Cold…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Kaden Albert-Crum, service advisor I, Columbia (Business Loop)Charles Alexander, sr. director, Big O Tires operationsCody Baumert, management trainee, Columbia (Business Loop)Christopher Biggs, mechanic I, Enid, Okla.Shannen Brown, store manager, RollaTorrey Collins, mechanic II, WarrensburgJoseph Colony, mechanic I, Fayetteville, Ark.Wyatt Danuser, service advisor II,…
Effective January 24, we are excited to announce some key organizational changes. Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their new roles. James Greer will become senior vice president of supply and transportation. Greer, who joined MFA Oil in 1993 as a training agent, will continue to manage the supply and mergers and acquisitions…
The right MFA Oil lubricant product for any customer’s vehicle or equipment can now be found within seconds on the MFA Oil website. The lubricants section of the site now offers Lube Advisor, a digital oil and lubricant recommendation tool, that helps customers match the right MFA Oil product to their engine based on the…
On January 1, 2021, Dr. Keri Jacobs officially joined the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) as the newly established MFA Chair and a distinguished fellow of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership (GICL). As the MFA Chair and GICL Distinguished Fellow, Jacobs’ work will include engagement and support of…
Congratulations to the employees listed below who celebrated notable milestones in their tenure with the company in 2020. 30 Years Rick Akers, Plant Manager – LebanonJohn Busch, BPLP Driver – UnionLarry Eggen, Plant Manager – WarrensburgSandra Howard, CSR – WindsorBev Pfeffer, Sr Work Comp & Liability Specialist – Home OfficeDavid Shriver, BPLP Territory Manager –…