Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions from Feb. 28 through May 31: Big O Tires Shane Albright, sr. store manager, Osage BeachAnthony Arel, alignment technician, Kansas City (Madison Ave.)Eric Backer, commission mechanic, Kansas City (NE 83rd Terr.)Brendan Blythe, assistant store manager, Olathe, KS (North)Bradley Burwick, tire technician, WarrensburgJohn Chambers, store manager, Blue…
MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its newest Big O Tires store at 1819 Bagnell Dam Blvd in Lake Ozark, Mo., on June 12. The new site is the company’s third in the Lake of the Ozarks region, joining established locations in Osage Beach and Camdenton. Big O Tires…
The MFA Oil Business Development team welcomed Bobby Hubbard on June 12. He is now working with bulk fuel and propane plants to increase sales by identifying new customers and opportunities in the company’s Southeast District. Hubbard brings over 10 years of sales experience to his new position. Most recently, he served as a senior…
Two high-profile positions have been created in the cooperative’s bulk fuel and propane division hierarchy. The company will hire regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations to manage all aspects of BPLP operations within an eastern and western territory that will each include four districts. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, says…
The cooperative adds $147,000 to its donation total through its 9th annual event in support of military families. MFA Oil announces it raised $145,000 in donations to support America’s military families during its Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefiting Operation Homefront. The event was held on June 5, 2023, in Columbia, Mo., at The Club…
The latest State of the Co-op video is now available and features updates from the management team. Learn how the company’s performance is trending as we pass the halfway point of the fiscal year and what’s happening in each division of the company. Watch the video below.
Energized Solar, a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announces today that it has changed its name to BluSphere Energy and has unveiled a new visual identity and website at BluSphereEnergy.com. The new name and rebranding reflect the company’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions to customers. BluSphere Energy, which was launched in October 2021, offers…
Larry Collins has been promoted to plant manager for the company’s Shell Knob location, now covering deliveries in the Branson area. The Shell Knob plant was recently reopened and split off from the Omaha, Ark. plant. Collins has worked in the propane industry since 2001, when Christian County Gas hired him. He joined MFA Oil…
Customer service representatives from across the company gathered in Jefferson City, Mo., on March 14-15 for training and informational sessions at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Approximately 160 CSRs took part in the event. Attendees began the meeting with lunch and a conversation about propane inspection reports (PIRs). Tom Procter, BPLP director of safety and maintenance,…
DJ Agusiobo has been promoted to Big O Tires Retail Accounting Manager. She now has accounting oversight for MFA Petroleum Company’s 35 Big O Tires franchise stores. DJ and her two staff accountants work with the co-op’s accounts payable department and the Big O Tires management team to deliver financial reporting for the tire and…
MFA Oil Company hosted district delegate meetings across its eight voting districts in February and March. Two of those districts held elections for their representative on the MFA Oil Board of Directors. Mike Moreland won re-election to the Board representing the company’s West Central District at a meeting held on Feb. 16 in Harrisonville, Mo….
The Human Resources department has created a training program for new managers. Accelerate is a program for managers from across the cooperative who have been in their position for less than two years. Beginning in March, participants will attend a monthly two-day session for four months. Employee Development Manager Kelli Farris says Accelerate is a…