ROMULUS, Mich. -- RKA Petroleum Cos. Inc. has promoted Rick Enright from vice president of supply and transportation to the company's president. Enright, with more than 20 years experience working in the petroleum industry, joined RKA Petroleum in 2008 as its supply and sourcing manager.
Enright (pictured) is credited for successfully helping RKA Petroleum with its strategic fuel and carrier freight sourcing programs; streamlining and automating several backoffice processes, while driving performance in several areas of the company.
As president, Enright will provide [image-nocss] oversight for all business units within RKA Petroleum, including its other companies Land & Sea Petroleum and Rex Carriers, and will lead the companies strategic growth planning with national sales teams, operations, supply and marketing efforts.
"Because Rick Enright has exemplified solid and successful management skills at RKA Petroleum Cos. along with his combined knowledge and proven track record within the fuel industry, our board of directors felt that he was more than qualified to oversee the demands of our growing company," said Keith Albertie, executive vice president.
Prior to joining RKA Petroleum, Enright worked for FuelQuest Inc. in Houston, where he held leadership roles within supply chain management, strategic fuel sourcing and tax automation. Enright also held various leadership roles within retail and marketing, supply and trading and U.S. commercial fuels for BP Products North America Inc. in Warrenville, Ill., prior to joining FuelQuest.
RKA Petroleum, Romulus, Mich., is a leader in distribution of refined and renewable fuel products and provides fuel management solutions to commercial, industrial, national and government customers in 24 states. It serves the retail industry in Florida, Michigan and Ohio. Romulus-based Rex Carriers offers logistics management throughout 24 states and Ontario, Canada. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Land & Sea Petroleum distributes refined fuel products in Florida.
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