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Key Points Lance Foos, an Ohio National Guard Brigade Plans Officer and Marathon Petroleum employee, balanced military duties with civilian responsibilities, showcasing resilience and dedication. Throughout challenging times of deployment, Foos's colleagues at Marathon Petroleum demonstrated genuine support for his service, emphasizing the company's commitment to its employees' well-being. Foos's supervisors, Kathy Treece and Mike Langhals, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 26, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation MPC scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fourth year. The CEI is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ inclusion. For 2023-2024, MPC met all CEI criteria, earning the company a perfect score and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. MPC partners with our PRIDE...

Junior Achievement of New Mexico is celebrating a 230% expansion of its program to bring financial and career readiness curriculum to more Indigenous students. A $98,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation allowed the nonprofit to expand to more schools where Indigenous students represent at least 30% of the enrollment. The nonprofit's Indigenous Student Outreach Program served 1,491 students in 2023-24, up from 648 the year before. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2024 / The...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 18, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation The live event series, Young Women LEAD (YWL), returned to Robinson, Illinois, for a third year in a row this March. The national live event series, which aims to create life-changing experiences for high school girls across the country, first came to Robinson in 2022. Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Robinson not only supports the popular event as a sponsor, but employees also help prepare for and play an active role...

Marathon Petroleum received the 2024 CCO Gold Employer Award for its commitment to having employees CCO-certified. CCO is a non-profit organization that provides certification to load handling equipment operators who have been trained to safely operate heavy equipment. Marathon Petroleum was within the top 24 companies out of thousands of unique employers identified. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2024 / For the second year in a row, Marathon Petroleum has been honored by the National...

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has recognized the top facilities in the refining and petrochemical industries based on 2023 safety performance. Marathon Petroleum Corporation's refineries in Canton, Ohio; Robinson, Illinois; El Paso, Texas; and Kenai, Alaska, were among the award winners. Canton and Robinson were two of only four facilities to receive AFPM's highest safety honor. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 11, 2024 / The challenge of earning a safety award from...

Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay refinery partnered with Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Houston to fulfill the dream of a single mother who wanted to purchase her own home. In addition to sponsoring the habitat build, employee volunteers from Marathon Petroleum took part in building the three-bedroom home in Texas City. This marked the 172nd home built through the non-profit and its community partners since the program launched in 1991. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 3, 2024 / Born and...

Marathon Pipe Line was honored with the 2023 American Petroleum Institute Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award in the large operator category for its commitment to safety and industry-leading initiatives. MPL stood out for its first-of-its-kind safety course for leaders, innovative aerial monitoring and vegetation maintenance along its right of ways, substantial progress in integrity management, and commitment to learning and sharing with the industry. MPL President Rich St. Amour said safety is...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / Lora Collins is the Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director for Marathon Petroleum. She was recently named to the board of Women of Asphalt , a coalition to lead and inspire women in the asphalt industry. She's eager to take on a broader role in the asphalt industry, connecting with women across the field. Starting her career in science Collins graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Ohio Northern University in 1991. She worked in...

The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is collaborating with Marathon Petroleum Corporation's El Paso, Texas, refinery to meet growing demand for food assistance. Since 2021, the number of families accessing monthly food distributions at the refinery has increased eightfold. Along with continuing distribution efforts in 2024, the refinery has renewed financial support for the food bank with a $75,000 grant and will assist with its annual fundraising gala. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 21,...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation The National Private Trucking Council presented Marathon Petroleum with its Silver and Bronze Seal Awards for safety at the annual Education Management Conference. 15 fleets from Marathon Petroleum received the safety awards based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance. Marathon Petroleum is focused on safety on the roads and credits Smith Systems training, a fatigue policy and in-cab safety features for the...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation MPLX, the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum, presented the Utica Shale Academy in Salineville, Ohio, with a $20,000 grant for its outdoor welding program. The school purchased fire-resistant personal protective gear, crucial for the safety and comfort of students involved in the program. Emery Tyson, Utica Region Operations Director for MPLX, was touched by the academy's needs and the potential impact of this...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation Employee volunteers from Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay refinery planted dozens of new trees at its Texas City facility. In partnership with Trees for Houston and students from a local high school, nearly 100 volunteers planted 83 trees in the refinery's greenbelt. Eight different species of trees, all native to the area, were planted during the one-day event in March. Dozens of employees from Marathon Petroleum's...

Cindy Elliser, PhD, founded Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) in 2014, focusing on studying harbor porpoises and harbor seals to support their conservation in the Salish Sea. PacMam conducts long-term research, including photo-identification and behavioral surveys, to understand the life history, behavior, and ecology of these marine mammals. Marathon Petroleum's grants totaling $40,000 from 2022 to 2023 have been instrumental in supporting PacMam's efforts, allowing them to continue their vital...

Amanda Inskeep, Operations Manager at Marathon Petroleum, was recognized through her inclusion in the Carlsbad 40 Under 40 list for her professional and community impact. As a second-generation petroleum engineer, Inskeep advocates for women in STEM fields, drawing from her own experiences and family background. Inskeep's career trajectory showcases her commitment to operational excellence and leadership within the oil and gas industry. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / Amanda...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 15, 2024 / Ducks Unlimited (DU) is on an admirable mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for millions of North America's waterfowl. From the Great Salt Lake in Utah to floodplains in Washington and prairies in North Dakota, DU is advancing multiple projects that will improve wildlife habitats. "Wetlands are incredibly important, and we've lost so many of them over the years in this country," said Jessop Boden, Ducks...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 28, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation In celebration of Women's History Month, meet MPC Refining General Manager Holly Jackson. Holly Jackson is the Refining General Manager at our St. Paul Park refinery and recently celebrated her 25th service anniversary with the company. How did you get started in the energy industry? "As a South Louisiana native, I grew up near refineries and always recognized the positive impacts the energy industry had on my...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 27, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized companies for outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is among a select group to receive the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award, which the EPA presents at its discretion. It's the fifth consecutive year MPC has received this award, which reflects...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 20, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation Some North Dakota teenagers are getting first-hand experience with the skills they would need to become professional firefighters. The city of Dickinson's fire department conducts a certification course for high school students, qualifying them for college credit and positioning them to apply for jobs in firefighting. A grant from Marathon Petroleum's Dickinson renewable diesel facility is helping the fire department...

Marathon Petroleum Personal Safety Professional Patty Furuseth received the Outstanding Safety Professional Award from the North Dakota Safety Council in February. She was recognized for her hard work and dedication to making the Bakken oil field region a safer place to work. Furuseth has worked to increase collaboration between the oil industry, regulatory agencies and contractors in North Dakota. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 18, 2024 / The North Dakota Safety Council presented Marathon...