Charles McPherson
Founder
Charles McPherson, Sr. (“Mac”) is from the “Sand Mountain” area of northeast Alabama where he attended Albertville High School. Mac graduated from The University of Alabama with a B.S. degree in business, and he continued his education… Read More
Charles McPherson, Sr. (“Mac”) is from the “Sand Mountain” area of northeast Alabama where he attended Albertville High School. Mac graduated from The University of Alabama with a B.S. degree in business, and he continued his education at The University of Alabama by receiving a second degree in chemistry.
Mac began his petroleum industry career with Shell Oil Company’s Marine Division in Houston, Texas as a lubrication engineer. Mac worked with Shell Oil until 1970. On April 1, 1971, “Mac” formed McPherson Oil Products in Oneonta, Alabama. After 35 years of buying, building, and expanding what is now The McPherson Companies, Inc., Mac is serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mac has grown the original McPherson Oil Products to be one of the southeast’s most successful petroleum companies with over 37 acquisitions and mergers. With his vast knowledge and experience in the petroleum industry, Mac continues to be a strong asset to both TMC’s customers as well as the new generation of company management.
Additionally, Mac continues to emphasize the family-oriented atmosphere at TMC. Mac has always stressed the importance of TMC’s environmental responsibilities, and he has been an industry leader in recycled products.
Mac is a community-focused leader and loves being involved in politics; he is often quoted saying “Don’t gripe if you don’t care enough to be involved and vote”. Mac is a supporter of the United Way, Boy Scouts of America, and The Children’s Hospital of Alabama. He is a board member of The Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority and The Prescott House. Additionally, Mac serves on the Jefferson County Judicial Commission. In his spare time, Mac enjoys fly fishing anytime, anywhere, his old Lambda Chi fraternity brothers and his 1959 Albertville classmates.
Ken McPherson
President and CEO
Ken McPherson was named President of The McPherson Companies in August 2006. Ken has worked with TMC for over 15 years and during this time he has performed numerous roles in sales, operations, and administration… Read More
Ken McPherson was named President and CEO of The McPherson Companies in August 2006. Ken has worked with TMC for over 15 years and during this time he has performed numerous roles in sales, operations, and administration. Ken has a strong knowledge of the petroleum industry. As President, Ken focuses on the strategic direction of the company, building strong relationships with our suppliers, and ensuring that our customers are provided with quality products and World Class service. He is a member of ExxonMobil’s National Lubricant Distributor Advisory Council. Prior to working with TMC, Ken started his career in Houston, Texas with HCA Healthcare working in healthcare administration. Ken graduated with a business degree from the University of Alabama and received an M.B.A from The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Mike Kirouac
Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales
Mike Kirouac joined TMC in February 2017, as Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales. Mike’s responsibilities with TMC include lubes, commercial fuel, and marketing… Read More
Mike Kirouac joined TMC in February 2017, as Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales. Mike’s responsibilities with TMC include lubes, commercial fuel, inside sales, and marketing. Mike has spent his entire career in distribution and has lived all over the country, most recently relocating from Chicago to Birmingham. Prior to joining TMC Mike worked for both public and private distributors, selling various products into the manufacturing, construction, automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Mike graduated from Clarkson University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering & Management.
Brant Holladay
Vice President of Finance
Brant Holladay joined TMC in August 2010, as Vice President of Finance. Brant’s responsibilities with TMC include Finance, Accounting, and commercial fuel supply management. Brant has enjoyed the majority of his career in the Birmingham area… Read More
Brant Holladay joined TMC in August 2010, as Vice President of Finance. Brant’s responsibilities with TMC include Finance, Accounting, and commercial fuel supply management. Brant has enjoyed the majority of his career in the Birmingham area after transferring with KPMG to Birmingham from Dallas, Texas in 1987. Prior to joining TMC, Brant worked in senior financial roles in varied industries including private water utilities, hospice care (healthcare), and Birmingham Steel Corporation, a publicly-traded steel manufacturer. Brant graduated from Harding University with an Accounting degree and obtained his CPA certification in 1986.
Alecia LaFon
Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance
Alecia LaFon joined TMC in November 2009, as Human Resources Manager and was promoted to Director of Human Resources in 2016 and to Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance in 2021. Alecia’s responsibilities with TMC include… Read More
Alecia LaFon joined TMC in November 2009, as Human Resources Manager and was promoted to Director of Human Resources in 2016 and Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance in 2021. Alecia’s responsibilities with TMC include employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and benefits management. Early in her career, Alecia worked in the banking industry for over 12 years in various functions including branch operations, marketing, and human resources. Prior to joining TMC, Alecia worked with Deloitte Consulting LLP in their Human Capital division as a Consultant for implementations of HRIS solutions primarily in health care. Alecia graduated with a Bachelors’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Montevallo in 2000.
Chris Smith
Vice President of Sales Commercial Fuel and Industrial
Chris Smith rejoined TMCs team in June 2014 as VP of Commercial Fuel and ReNew. As VP of Commercial Fuel he manages our day to day operations for both our Transport and Tank Wagon fuel. He also oversees the ReNew division which is our oil… Read More
Chris Smith rejoined TMCs team in June 2014 as VP of Commercial Fuel and ReNew. As VP of Commercial Fuel, he manages our day-to-day operations for both our Transport and Tank Wagon fuel. He also oversees the ReNew division which is our oil reclamation division. Previously Chris was with us as VP of Sales from 1999 up until 2008. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama. Chris is also a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Iota Iota Chapter.
Chris Creel
Director of Strategic Fuelz Sales and Operations
Chris Creel joined TMC in July 1995 and has over 20 years of experience working with fleet owners and managers to reduce their overall operations expenses. Chris was instrumental in growing TMC’s Fleet… Read More
Chris Creel joined TMC in July 1995 and has over 20 years of experience working with fleet owners and managers to reduce their overall operations expenses. Chris was instrumental in growing TMC’s Fleet Management credit card into a key division of TMC. In 2011 TMC launched its new “Fuelz Fleet Card. Chris currently serves as the Director of Fleet Management Services for the Fuelz division. Chris’s responsibilities include all sales and operations management. Chris received a B.A. degree in Finance and an M.B.A. from The University of Alabama.
Wendi Whittington
Director of Marketing and Sales Support
Wendi Whittington has been employed by TMC since 2007where she began as Director of Customer Care and Inside Sales where she focused on ensuring that customers were provided with Excellent Customer Service and supported the sales team in… Read More
Wendi Allen has been employed by TMC since 2007 where she began as Director of Customer Care and Inside Sales where she focused on ensuring that customers were provided with Excellent Customer Service and supported the sales team in their efforts. Wendi’s experience in eCommerce enabled TMC to be one of the first in their industry to launch online ordering for petroleum distributors in 2011. Prior to joining TMC, Wendi acquired 13 years of service and sales call center experience with Saks Incorporated and SkyTel Communications located in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2014, Wendi transitioned to Director of Fuelz Marketing and Services where she spearheaded new marketing initiatives for the Fuelz Fleet Card division. Wendi attended Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and has a bachelor of arts, with a double major in Sociology and Psychology.
David Tidwell
Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer
David Tidwell joined TMC in August 2004 as General Manager for the Total Petroleum Equipment division. In 2008 David developed the Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer… Read More
David Tidwell joined TMC in August 2004 as General Manager for the Total Petroleum Equipment division. In 2008 David developed the Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer position. David is responsible for maintaining compliance in environmental and safety as it relates to regulatory agencies. Prior to joining TMC, he was General Manager with Aramark services that spanned a 23-year career. David is a board-certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer by the National Registry of Environmental Professionals. David graduated from Luther Rice Seminary earning the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees.
Chuck Sellers
Chairman of the Board
Chuck Sellers joined The McPherson Companies Board of Directors in 2019 and was elected as Chairman in March 2020. Chuck graduated from the University of Alabama … Read More
Chuck Sellers joined The McPherson Companies Board of Directors in 2019 and was elected as Chairman in March 2020. Chuck graduated from the University of Alabama with a B. S. in Accounting. Prior to joining the Board of Directors, Chuck was a partner at RSM US Accounting Firm.
With over 42 years in Public Accounting, Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge to the board with his impressive professional career including his early position at Ernst & Ernst (now EY) and Partnerships with Touché Ross & Company(now Deloitte) and Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West.
Chuck was Managing Partner at Sellers, Richardson, Watson, Haley, & Dunn, LLP which later merged with Donaldson, Holman & West, LLP where he served as Chairman at Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West.
