The Human Resources department completed a major project with the rollout of Dayforce. The centralized HR platform gives employees access to key information such as timesheets, earnings, benefits, performance reviews, and learning opportunities. Amanda Cooper, vice president of human resources, says Dayforce brings many benefits to the company, including consolidating the number of systems employees…
Dustin Snodgrass was recently promoted to the position of director of mergers and acquisitions. He will oversee all merger, acquisition and divestment activities for the company. Snodgrass will continue to report to James Greer, senior vice president of supply and transportation. Snodgrass has worked for MFA Oil for 27 years. He started his career with…
Break Time store managers gathered in Branson, Mo., on October 18 and 19 for their 2023 retreat. The meeting provided store managers with opportunities to hear from Curtis Chaney, senior vice president of retail, and Jennifer Bach, vice president of Break Time operations. Chaney, who will retire in December, said the systems that Break Time…
The MFA Oil Foundation announces it awarded over $300,000 in grants during its 2023 fiscal year to 118 nonprofit groups in 91 communities where MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy-supply cooperative, operates. The MFA Oil Foundation supports local organizations serving education, youth, humanitarian services and civic endeavors. James Greer, senior vice president of supply and…
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…
Plant and district managers from the BPLP division were honored for their FY23 achievements during an awards banquet on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, thanked the BPLP managers and their staff for making the 2023 fiscal year a success. “I…
Following the formation of East and West regions within the BPLP division, Clayton Uthe, director of safety and maintenance, decided to align his staff in the same fashion. On Oct. 2, Rick Wilson was promoted to safety and maintenance manager for the East Region, and Bill Jung was named safety and maintenance manager for the…
Kyle Strodtman has been named truck service manager. He will work closely with Bob Powell, who has overseen the company’s truck shop since 1995, until Powell’s retirement. In his new role, Strodtman will supervise the building of new refined oil and propane trucks, manage the refurbishment of used refined oil and propane trucks, and work…
Break Time welcomes Eric Oh as the C-store chain’s new director of operations. He will oversee the company’s 72 Break Time locations and will report to Jennifer Bach, vice president of Break Time operations. Oh is an experienced retail professional who brings more than 25 years of management experience to his new role. For the…
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions from June 1 through August 31: Big O Tires Norma Baty, management trainee, Kansas City (NE 83rd Terr.)Brooke Bennett, management trainee, Jefferson City (Missouri Blvd.)Marcus Brown, commission mechanic, Springfield (Republic Rd.)Daniel Case, sales consultant, Kansas City (Englewood Rd.)Daren Davis, alignment technician, RaymoreRyan Douglas, territory manager, Kansas…
A new Missouri law went into effect on August 28 that will penalize all drivers for using their cell phones while their vehicle is moving. Missouri is the 49th state to institute a law prohibiting drivers from holding their phones while driving. The state already had distracted driving laws in place banning CDL drivers from…
Tony Johnson has been named Northwest district manager effective Aug. 20. Johnson will report to Tom Procter, western regional vice president of BPLP operations. Johnson’s district includes plants in Bethany, Braymer, Brookfield, Brunswick, Cameron, Carrolton, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Gower, Hamilton, Humeston (Iowa), Lenox (Iowa), Lexington, Maryville, Maysville, Mound City, Princeton, Salisbury, Sheridan, Stanberry, St. Joseph and…