Twelve Distributors Earn ExxonMobil's Highest Honor in 2025–2026 Circle of Excellence Program
Twelve lubricant distributors have earned Gold-tier distinction in ExxonMobil’s 2025–2026 U.S. Circle of Excellence program, the company’s highest recognition for distributor performance in sales growth, operational excellence, and customer service throughout the 2025 calendar year.
Together, these recipients represent a broad cross-section of ExxonMobil’s lubricant distribution network — spanning independent, family-owned operations to large-scale energy infrastructure companies — and reflect the role strong distributor partnerships play in supporting customers across the automotive, commercial, industrial, and related lubricant markets.
The Circle of Excellence program recognizes lubricant distributors that achieve measurable business outcomes and demonstrate the capabilities ExxonMobil views as central to long-term success in the marketplace, including marketing effectiveness, safety, service quality, operational discipline, and collaboration. Gold is the program’s top tier, reserved for distributors that meet the most demanding performance thresholds across these criteria.
The 12 Gold-tier recipients for 2025–2026 are Lube-Tech, The McPherson Companies Inc., Keystops LLC, Sunoco, Lard Oil, Moore & Balliew Oil Co., Wallis Lubricant LLC, Morgan Distributing, Inc., Tyree Oil, Texas Enterprises Inc., The Jankovich Company, and Kelley Williamson Co.
In the following company overviews, representatives from each Gold-tier distributor share their perspectives on the significance of the recognition, the factors behind their success, the value of their relationship with ExxonMobil — and their plans for continued growth.

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Lube-Tech

“Circle of Excellence Gold is first and foremost a recognition of our people. This distinction underscores the consistency and execution our teams deliver across the business. From safety and service to operational discipline and customer outcomes, this award reflects our commitment to excellence and the strong collaboration we have with ExxonMobil. We’re proud of this accomplishment and energized to keep building on it.”
Chad Baker
President & CEO, Lube-Tech
Lube-Tech partners with customers to simplify operations and accelerate performance through innovative lubrication, chemical, equipment, and reliability solutions—combining premium products with expert services to keep facilities, fleets, and equipment running at their best.
The McPherson Companies Inc.

“As an authorized Mobil distributor, we are honored to earn Gold Status in ExxonMobil’s Circle of Excellence program. This recognition underscores how closely we are aligned with Mobil’s goals for performance, reliability, and customer success. It reflects the dedication of our people, our commitment to our customers, and our focus on doing business the right way. Our sales and leadership teams are united around these shared goals, and this motivates us to continue raising the bar for the customers and communities we serve across the Southeast.”
Ken McPherson
Principal, McPherson Companies
McPherson Oil is a family-owned petroleum company based in Trussville, Alabama, proudly serving customers across the Southeast for more than 55 years. With close to 300 employees and multiple locations, McPherson is one of the largest privately held lubricant distributors in the Southeast, providing a comprehensive Total Petroleum Management (TPM) solution to help customers manage their fuel and lubricant needs more efficiently. As a Mobil lubricants distributor, McPherson offers Mobil-branded lubricants, commercial fuel programs, equipment, and technical support, along with its Fuelz fleet card, which helps businesses control and track fuel spend across their fleets. Through its Reliability Services department, McPherson helps eliminate preventable lubrication failures with a focus on contamination control, lubrication program management, and enabling technologies that improve reliability and keep operations running smoothly.
Keystops LLC

“As an authorized ExxonMobil distributor, we are honored to be recognized as a Gold Tier Award recipient. This is a reflection of our investment and commitment to excellence. Gold status is not achievable without a team effort across all departments. This shared success exemplifies our focus on customer service, product integrity and safety. Our team looks forward to building on this success and maintaining excellence in serving our customers in the years to come.”
Charles Key
Owner, Keystops LLC
Key Oil has been the authorized ExxonMobil distributor operating in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia since 1978. We offer a full range of Mobil branded lubricants covering all lines of business to include automotive, transportation, construction and industrial manufacturing. Key Oil also offers major fuel brands and wholesale fuels, lubricant and fuel dispensing equipment and environmental services. This extensive portfolio allows us to tailor our offering to each customer’s unique needs. We strive to be a business partner and help our customers grow their business.
Sunoco

“As an authorized distributor of Mobil products, we are honored to once again be recognized as an ExxonMobil Circle of Excellence Program Gold Winner. Earning this distinction for a second consecutive year reflects our team’s continued dedication to delivering the highest standard of performance across the energy sector. We take great pride in this recognition from ExxonMobil and remain resolute in our mission to maintain excellence for our customers every day.”
Trent Edwards
General Manager, Rhinehart Oil Co.
Sunoco LP is a leading U.S.-based energy infrastructure and fuel and lubricant distribution company known for its extensive pipeline systems, large-scale fuel distribution network, and long-standing presence in the oil and gas sector. The company operates across four major segments—Fuel Distribution, Pipeline Systems, Refinery, and Terminals—supplying over 15 billion gallons of branded and unbranded motor fuels annually to thousands of retail locations and commercial customers. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Sunoco LP manages approximately 14,000 miles of pipelines and more than 100 terminals across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Europe, making it one of the largest fuel and lubricant distributors in the Americas.
Lard Oil

“Achievements like this aren’t defined by individual efforts, but by the collective synergy of people who show up each day ready to give their best and support one another along the way. This honor not only reflects the momentum we’ve built but also the direction we’re headed. As we continue to expand strategically, it serves as a clear signal that we’re moving forward with intention—aligned, focused, and determined to execute at the highest level. It is also a continued testament to our commitment to operating in step with ExxonMobil’s core values of safety, quality, and integrity, and to delivering on that standard in everything we do.”
Mike Ezell
Director of Sales, Lard Oil
For over a century, Lard Oil has set the standard in the petroleum industry with its commitment to service, innovation, and excellence. In that time, the company has grown into one of the largest fuel and lubricant distributors and turnkey reliability solutions providers in Louisiana and Mississippi. Beyond fuel and lubricants, Lard Oil provides specialized services including oil purification, fleet management, and proactive reliability solutions.
Moore & Balliew Oil Co.

“We are thrilled with receiving the recognition of Gold in ExxonMobil’s Circle of Excellence program. This was only achieved by having a team that is committed to every aspect of our business to serve our customers with the support and quality service they deserve. We’re excited to celebrate this achievement with our team and utilizing this recognition as momentum to drive continued growth.”
Jeremy Balliew
General Manager, Moore & Balliew Oil Co.
Moore & Balliew Oil Company is a petroleum wholesale distributor serving industrial, commercial, and transportation customers with lubricants, fuels, DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) and related services. The company provides product supply, delivery logistics, and technical support designed to help customers maintain equipment performance and operational reliability.
Wallis Lubricant LLC

“It is a profound honor to receive the Gold Distributor recognition from ExxonMobil. This accolade serves not only as a testament to the alignment of our core values with those of ExxonMobil but also as a driving force propelling both entities towards unparalleled excellence in product quality, customer service, and safety. This remarkable achievement is a result of the collective efforts of the entire team at Wallis, with all teams contributing significantly. We eagerly anticipate many more years of dedicated service to our customers and communities.”
John Timmons
Managing Director Lubes, Wallis Lubricants
Wallis Lubricants, Missouri’s largest authorized ExxonMobil Distributor, excels in providing top-tier products, tailored solutions, and exceptional service. Known as a premier lubricant supplier, Wallis has expanded into Virginia. Their employees’ pride and customer trust demonstrate their dedication to building relationships. Wallis offers a unique mix of products, service, and industry experience. Their goal is to offer convenient business solutions and be a value-added partner for customers, helping them grow their businesses.
Morgan Distributing, Inc.

“On behalf of everyone at MDI, I want to express our sincere gratitude for this recognition. It’s a tremendous honor to achieve this prestigious award! Receiving this award means a great deal to everyone at MDI as it was a full team collective effort. Winning Circle of Excellence Gold isn’t winning the award, it guides us to how we conduct business. It reflects not only the strong results we’ve achieved but also the spirit of partnership, trust, and shared goals that have guided our collaboration in serving the customers. It is a shared success made possible by consistent excellence in product, quality, service and support. We’re excited to keep building on this momentum and to drive even greater achievements in the future. We look forward to building the road ahead on this success.”
Allison Matusin
CEO, Morgan Distributing, Inc.
Morgan Distributing, Inc. (MDI) is a premier distributor of lubricants and petroleum products, proudly serving the Midwest since 1956. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, MDI operates across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Arkansas, offering a full spectrum of premium products across various industries, including automotive, commercial, heavy-duty, construction, power generation, and general manufacturing.
Tyree Oil

“Earning the ExxonMobil Circle of Excellence Gold Distributor designation for 2025–2026 is an achievement that belongs to every member of the Tyree team, reflecting our collective commitment to excellence across sales, technical, and operations. This recognition goes beyond sales performance — it speaks to the depth of knowledge and preparation we bring to every customer interaction, supported by our strong partnership with ExxonMobil and their world-class products. Together, we share a dedication to helping our customers succeed, and we are proud of what our team has accomplished and remain committed to the standard this recognition represents.”
Trent Tyree
CEO, Tyree Oil
Tyree Oil was founded in 1988 by Ron and Gloria Tyree as a small fuel and lubricants distributor serving Lane County, Oregon. Since then, the company has grown into a full-service petroleum marketer operating across Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Nevada. Today, Tyree Oil serves customers through ten branch locations, offering fuel, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, equipment, field services, and engineered solutions. As an ExxonMobil lubricants distributor since 2021, Tyree specializes in a broad range of industries — including forestry, wood products, mining, power generation, transportation, steel, marine, construction, agriculture, rail, and general manufacturing — guided by a mission to extend asset life and reduce downtime.
Texas Enterprises Inc.

“Receiving ExxonMobil’s Gold Distributor recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects the dedication of our entire team. This achievement represents our commitment to growing the Mobil brand while delivering exceptional service, trusted expertise, and industry-leading solutions to our customers. It is a direct result of the hard work, collaboration, and customer-first mindset demonstrated across our organization. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to building on this success by continuing to invest in our people, strengthen our partnerships, and create lasting value for the customers and communities we serve.”
Brandon Hughes
Executive VP, Texas Enterprises
Texas Enterprises Inc. is a family-owned distributor of fuels, lubricants, and a broad range of automotive, commercial, and industrial products serving customers throughout its service territory. The company partners with fleet operators, industrial facilities, municipalities, and maintenance professionals by providing dependable fuel delivery, premium lubricant solutions, essential shop products, and responsive, reliable service. Backed by more than 100 years of experience in petroleum distribution, Texas Enterprises remains committed to delivering best-in-class customer service.
The Jankovich Company

“The Gold Circle of Excellence recognition isn’t just an award — it’s a reflection of the day-in, day-out commitment that defines the Jankovich Company. We show up for each other, we show up for our customers, and we pour genuine pride into the work we do. I’m proud to stand with this team, and grateful for the dedication, passion, and love for the job that shines through in everything we do.”
Stephen R. Hill
Director of Sales, The Jankovich Co.
The Jankovich Company is a long-established petroleum distribution business founded in 1933 by Thomas B. Jankovich. Built on a family-owned culture and a commitment to customers, employees, and communities, the company grew from serving the Los Angeles Harbor fishing fleet into a leading supplier of fuels, lubricants, and related services for land and marine customers across California and into Nevada. Over the decades, The Jankovich Company expanded its lubricant, fuel, marine, terminal, and supply capabilities through strategic facilities, fleet investments, and acquisitions, including Exxon and Mobil distributorships in California. Today, the company serves customers from the Pacific Ocean east to Nevada and from the Mexican border north to the San Francisco Bay, operating as part of NorthStar Energy, a Saltchuk family of businesses company.
Kelley Williamson Co.

“Earning ExxonMobil’s Circle of Excellence Gold recognition is a meaningful honor for Kelley Williamson Co. and a reflection of the dedication of our entire team. In 2025, we achieved strong organic volume growth across passenger vehicle oil, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. That growth speaks to the strength of our customer relationships and to the commitment our people bring to serving customers every day.”
David Beto
General Manager, KW Oil
Kelley Williamson Company, also known as KW Oil, is a family-owned and locally operated company serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Founded in 1926 as Rockford Oil Company, the company has grown over the past century into a trusted distributor of Mobil fuels and lubricants, convenience store operator, and active community partner. Today, Kelley Williamson operates approximately 52 Mobil-branded gasoline stations, including its Kelley’s Market convenience stores, and distributes Mobil gasoline, diesel fuel, and lubricants across its regional footprint. As the company celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, it continues to build on a long-standing reputation for quality products, dependable service, dedicated employees, loyal customers, and strong community relationships.