Since our founding in 1954 as a small petroleum retailer in Jackson, Mississippi, Ergon has been grounded in the belief that strong communities are built through strong local partnerships. While our reach has expanded to serve customers in more than 100 countries, we continue to operate with the same relationship-driven mindset that has guided us from the beginning. A prime example of this continued commitment is Ergon’s Fuel Marketing Division — comprised of a team that prioritizes locally sourced crude and regionally focused service to help fuel communities.
Through Fuels Marketing, Ergon sells fuel produced at Ergon – West Virginia Inc. (EWV) in Newell, West Virginia, and Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI) in Vicksburg, Mississippi. With a steady focus on service and regional partnerships, this division has evolved into a trusted wholesale fuel supplier supporting jobbers, fuel distributors and businesses across multiple states.
Strategic Terminal Operations
Ergon Fuels Marketing currently operates out of our Newell, West Virginia, refinery and two terminals in Hugheston, West Virginia, and Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The Hugheston terminal, acquired in 2022, supplies a full range of refined fuel products including on-road diesel, dyed diesel for off-road use and multiple grades of gasoline (E0, 87E10, 89E10 and 93E10). Supplied by a refinery that sources most of its crude within a 150 – to 160-mile radius, the terminal reinforces Ergon’s investment in regional economies while serving more than 60 customers and a growing market footprint.
In Vicksburg, Ergon began selling rack diesel through a throughput arrangement in 2020 and expanded its operations in 2023 with the acquisition of a terminal from Citgo. This move positioned the Fuels Marketing Team to broaden their offerings and reach more communities throughout Western Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana.
Behind the operations is a small, agile team that brings Ergon’s people-first values to life every day. The Fuels Marketing Team includes Greg Binkley, Manager of Fuels Marketing; David Warden, Business Optimization Specialist; Kristen Hoover, Data Management Specialist; Matt Woodall, Fuels Sales Representative (Mississippi and Louisiana) and Matt Slotter, Fuels Sales Representative (West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio). “Although a small team, many tasks are handled seamlessly by our dedicated people,” said Kirk Latson, Senior VP – Fuels Marketing. Each team member plays an integral role in customer service, sales, operational coordination and market development — proving that a focused, values-led team can have a wide-reaching impact.
Latson will retire in July 2025 after 40 years of service helping to build a robust Fuels Marketing Division and team dedicated to moving Ergon’s fuel operations forward, providing enhanced support in the markets we serve.
Looking Ahead
While Ergon does not currently sell fuel directly to retail consumers, the team remains flexible and prepared to adapt as the market evolves. No matter what the future holds, one thing remains consistent — our belief is that by providing quality, locally sourced and distributed fuel, we can support the communities we call home.
