Heading into the new year, Big O Tires added to its territory management ranks, adjusted its territory maps, and reorganized some of its leadership roles. Following the acquisition of 13 Kansas City-area stores from TBC Corporation on December 13, two additional territory managers have been selected to supervise the recently acquired stores. New hire Daniel…
Congratulations to the following employees who were celebrated in 2022 for their years of service to the company. 45 YearsSandy Jackson, Product Distribution Manager – Home Office 35 YearsRonnie Larrick, Sr BPLP Driver – ShelbinaIvah Purl, Sr Service Technician – Eldon 30 YearsDarla Ardrey, Break Time MerchandiserRockie Klineline, BPLP Driver – AuroraKenneth Meeker, Sr BPLP…
MFA Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of MFA Oil, opened the doors to its newest Break Time convenience store at 1545 W. Republic Road in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 19. The 4,600-square-foot store is Break Time’s second location in the Springfield market. “We tell our Break Time customers we only need a moment to make their…
A series of promotions has reset the organizational structure of the financial division of MFA Oil Company. While the basic functions of the departments within the division are unchanged, the faces leading some of those teams are different. “With the recent reorganization, I want to ensure that everyone knows whom to contact if they need…
Recently, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly reappointed David Shriver, BPLP Area Manager, to the Kansas Propane Education and Research Council (KanPERC). Shriver will serve a three-year term ending in 2025. Shriver was originally appointed to KanPERC in Aug. 2021. The purpose of this council is to develop programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety…
The company hosted its 93rd Annual Delegate Meeting on December 11-12, 2022, in Columbia, Mo., at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Nearly 300 elected representatives of the cooperative convened to receive reports on the company’s financial standing and operational performance and learn of the $6.9 million in patronage disbursement that was approved by the MFA…
On December 11, Amy Thoenen was promoted to senior credit and collections manager. Thoenen now leads the credit and collections department, manages the issuance of monthly customer statements, directs collection efforts and oversees customer credit decision-making. She reports directly to Jeff Raetz, chief financial officer. “Amy is an experienced credit professional, and I’m excited for…
MFA Petroleum Company (MPC), a Big O Tires franchisee and a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announced today the acquisition of 13 Big O Tires stores in the Kansas City metropolitan area. MPC purchased the stores from TBC Corporation, which owns and operates over 730 tire and automotive service centers under multiple brands….
Lorie Klippel, a 25-year employee of the cooperative, is the new IT service desk manager. Klippel was promoted on Nov. 27 and now leads service desk employees involved in retail support and onboarding. She reports to Mitch McCleary, senior IT operations manager, who will continue to oversee service desk analysts and technicians that support Home…
Employees are donating nearly $73,000, which will be divvied up among four charitable organizations thanks to the 2022 Week of Giving. The fundraising campaign took place October 24-28 in support of The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Foundation, Second Chance Animal Rescue, Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital….
Congratulations to the following employees on their recent promotions: Big O Tires Chadwick Angerer, sales advisor, WarrensburgBrandon Backues, tire technician, Jefferson City (Jefferson St.)Cody Boyd, alignment technician, Springdale, Ark.Bradley Burwick, sales consultant, SedaliaSam Campbell, master mechanic, Springfield (Glenstone Ave.)Robert Cervant, sales advisor, WarrensburgLandon Cook, master mechanic, NixaDexter Cramer, service coordinator, SedaliaDaniel Deranleau, assistant store manager,…
There’s a new face leading the company’s employee development and recruiting team. Kelli Farris joined MFA Oil on October 31 as employee development manager. She comes to the cooperative with more than ten years of experience in higher education. In addition to overseeing the company’s corporate recruitment and instructional design, Farris will coordinate with the…