In September, April Cavaness was named plant manager of the company’s bulk and propane operations in Bernie, Mo., and Jackson, Mo. Cavaness has been with the company since December 2016 and previously worked as a customer service representative in the Jackson office. Prior to joining MFA Oil, Cavaness worked for 16 years at Ferrell…
Last week a Break Time customer’s Facebook post caught my attention. Stanley Hulett of Moberly, Mo., was visiting our store on Smiley Lane in Columbia Mo., when he accidentally threw his eyeglasses and case in the trash. Stanley didn’t notice his glasses were missing until he had returned home, so he called the store to…
The Mule Club at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine has a new truck to help transport its mule teams around the state, thanks to a donation from MFA Oil. The company donated a 2015 Chevy Silverado outfitted with four-wheel drive, a custom Knapheide flatbed with a headache rack and a recessed gooseneck…
MFA Oil is pleased to congratulate Robert Burlbaugh and Trevor Honeycutt on their new positions. Robert Burlbaugh – Director of Field Training and Procedures On Aug. 4, Robert “Butch” Burlbaugh accepted the role of director of field training and procedures. “This is a new role that we, as a company, felt was imperative to our…
MFA Oil acquired Simmons Energy Solutions, the propane business of Simmons Foods Inc. on September 1. The acquisition includes locations in Decatur, Arkansas and Jay, Oklahoma. “I am happy to announce the acquisition of Simmons Energy into our company,” says Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations. “This acquisition fits very well into…
The Sixth Annual MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble raised $175,000 for Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization that provides emergency and financial assistance to the families of U.S. military service members and veterans. The event was held September 8 at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia and featured 43 teams. “We are proud to…
BPLP plant staff are getting a different point of sale and truck system to help them better perform their jobs. In July, the company made the decision to move forward with Energy-Force, a suite of software designed for propane and refined fuel businesses. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil Operations, says Energy-Force was…
Big O Tires officially opened its newest store at 4106 W Broadway Blvd. in Sedalia Mo., on August 17. The new store is the 22nd Big O Tires location that is owned and operated by MFA Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of MFA Oil. The Sedalia store, managed by Josh Petree, currently has seven employees and…
Carrie Zaharoolis joined Break Time in February as an area manager to oversee seven Break Time stores in Columbia and a location in Ashland. Her responsibilities include meeting sales goals, ensuring quality consistency across her assigned stores, and hiring and training staff members. Zaharoolis says that jumping in to lend her team a helping hand…
Luke Fitzpatrick, West Central district manager, was recently elected to serve as vice president of the Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA). MPGA’s new officers began their three-year terms on July 1, however, the board members will not be installed until the association’s Oct. 3 meeting due to coronavirus concerns surrounding large public gatherings. Fitzpatrick joined…
Processing credit card payments at the company’s plant offices is now easier and more secure thanks to a deployment of pin pad payment terminals. Every office was sent at least one pin pad device in early 2020 for CSRs to use to process customer credit card payments and the pin pads were put into service…
Three offices in northeast Missouri have reopened in an effort to improve the company’s standing in the region. Offices are once again staffed and open to the public in Canton and Center, and Kahoka will soon be staffed once work on the office space is completed. The reopened offices are operating under limited hours. All…