The MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded grants to the following organizations: Bevier C-4 School, Bevier, MO, classroom tables to use as desks. Callaway County Chapter of Midwest Foster Care, Ashland, MO, car/booster seats. Calvary Lutheran High School, Jefferson City, MO, targets for indoor archery program. Chariton County 4-H, Keytesville, MO, sewing machines, incubators, gardening cold frame. Citizens Against Domestic…
Big O Tires is working to give women a boost of confidence so they won’t have to worry about being taken advantage of the next time they visit an auto repair shop. The Big O Tires staff recently hosted a ladies car maintenance class at its Columbia, Mo. office at 2304 Business Loop 70 East….
First impressions can be critical in business and Big O Tires is hoping to capitalize on that thanks to recent renovations at its Columbia, Mo. store at 2300 Business Loop 70 East. The store received a complete overhaul both inside and out. Decades old metal siding was replaced with stucco and decorative stones to project…
MFA Oil Company has named Edward Harper vice president of retail automotive. Harper will oversee MFA Oil’s Big O Tires and Jiffy Lube operations in addition to the company’s construction and maintenance departments. “Ed is an experienced leader with a proven 20-year track record of success at MFA Oil,” says Mark Fenner, MFA Oil president…
MFA Oil announces the promotions of Sarah Fuehring and Chris Threlkeld to the position of senior customer service representative (CSR). The senior CSR position was recently established to provide support and training to other BP/LP employees within their respective regions. “In order to make the transition to New Dawn a smooth one, we’ve created the…
MFA Oil Company has acquired Elaine Petroleum Distribution, Inc., a refined fuels supplier based in Elaine, Arkansas. The purchase strengthens MFA Oil’s position in eastern Arkansas as the company expands its operating territory. “Elaine Petroleum is a good strategic fit for our company and will allow us to expand our footprint southward from our existing…
MFA Oil’s home office staff continued its annual support for the Heart of Missouri United Way with a week’s worth of fundraising activities in late September that added up to more than $37,000 in donations. Employees had several ways they could contribute to the campaign including automatic payroll deductions and fundraising events such as the…
Break Time store managers, area supervisors and staff from the MFA Oil home office met in Branson, MO for the annual Break Time Managers Meeting on October 20-21. In honor of Break Time’s 30th anniversary, the meeting had an 80s theme, “Back to the Future: Our Next 30 Years,” packed with references to classic movies…
MFA Oil Company has acquired Lybarger Oil, Inc. a propane, refined fuels and lubricants retailer based in Garnett, Kansas. This acquisition expands MFA Oil’s footprint, establishing a substantial presence in the east-central Kansas market. “We are excited to welcome Lybarger Oil’s employees and customers to the MFA Oil family,” says Mark Fenner, MFA Oil president…
MFA Oil has named Michael Whitney district manager of its Northwest district. In his new role, Whitney will be responsible for a territory that encompasses both the North Central and Northwest districts of years past. Whitney joined MFA Oil in 2011 as a driver and salesman. Prior to his promotion as district manager, Whitney managed…
MFA Oil hosted its 86th Annual Meeting on September 14 at the Hilton Branson Convention Center in Branson, MO. The meeting was attended by more than 450 delegates, guests and employees to review the company’s operations, approve the distribution of patronage and conduct elections for the board of directors. Robert Condron, chief financial officer, presented…
The summer of 1985 included many memorable highlights: “Back to the Future” debuted in theaters and went on to become the year’s top grossing movie, Tears for Fears released their hit radio single “Shout” and the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals were in the midst of rousing seasons that would culminate with a…