CountryMark offers training for energy professionals
Aug
11
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8/11/2012 8:47 AM
Recently, 47 energy professionals within the CountryMark cooperative system completed an intensive three-day fuels and lubricants training program hosted by Indiana-based CountryMark. Petroleum Introductory Training, also known as PIT Stop, is an annual program designed to educate newly-hired CountryMark and member cooperative employees about proprietary CountryMark products and services. The program is also offered to more seasoned employees wishing to refresh their knowledge of the energy industry.
Held in Evansville, Indiana, PIT Stop provides participants with technical expertise that will help them better serve their fuel and lubricant customers. Program curriculum includes training on the following topics: premium diesel fuels, Top Tier gasoline, premium lubricants, the Total Analysis lube scan program, and a history of CountryMark’s farmer-owned cooperative system.
Beyond classroom instruction, participants also toured an Indiana oil field, a CountryMark crude oil tank battery, and the CountryMark oil refinery located in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
“For more than 30 years CountryMark has been hosting this,” said Jon Lantz, CountryMark Vice President of Marketing. “We think it is valuable to show new employees what makes CountryMark fuels unique and different in the marketplace. We want our energy professional to be fully prepared to answer questions customers may have about CountryMark fuels or lubricants.
Graduates of the 2012 CountryMark PIT Stop included the following individuals:
Ag Plus
Eric Adair
Ceres Solutions
Paul Anderson
Lori Montgomery
Jeff Sands
Brandon Hall
Co-Alliance
John Brodie
Erin Goode
Jason Hine
Sarah McCarthy
Priscilla Paxson
Kristen Sweet
CountryMark
Jennifer Arisman
Lyn Bradbury
Clinton Broach
Rick Curtis
Bryant Garibay
Michele Gross
Caleb Higginbottom
Logan Hopper
Rachel Massey
Bill Sisk
David Speas
Dale Stapleton
Emily VanHaaften
Harvest Land Co-op
John Bell
Todd Duncan
Steve Gibbons
Nate Hirschy
Tom Johnson
Dennis Leyse
Ryan Linnemeir
Mike Osborne
Melanie Corbin
Jackson Jennings Co-op
Katie Martin
John Mishler
North Central Co-op
Brett Whitehead
Randy Landrum
David Schaefer
Premier Energy
Jay Grieshop
Wayne Hoffman
Shelby County Co-op
Travis Grubbs
SynEnergy Partners
Jeff Bender
Joseph Scheller
Union County Co-op
Kathy Ramey
Brian Taylor
Amy Westover
White River Co-op
Andy Padgett
CountryMark commends all PIT Stop graduates for their commitment to energy expertise!