Entries by Rick Potratz

Daniel Faller Named Division Manager of Alliant Construction’s Regional Office in Memphis

Alliant Construction, a Division of Ergon Construction Group Inc., is pleased to announce Daniel Faller as Division Manager of Alliant Construction’s new regional office in Memphis, Tennessee. Daniel has been in the construction industry for over 20 years and has comprehensive experience in all facets of the business. His different roles in the industry and […]

Ergon Refining Announces Purchase of Fuels Terminal in Vicksburg, Mississippi

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon Refining Inc. has announced the finalization of an agreement to purchase a fuels terminal in Vicksburg, Mississippi, from CITGO Petroleum Corporation. The facility will offer a full slate of gasoline and diesel fuel products beginning mid-September 2023. “We are very excited about the opportunity to serve the wholesale fuels market in western […]

Ergon’s Emergency Response Teams

Learn how the Emergency Response Team volunteers from Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI) and Ergon – West Virginia Inc. (EWV) are furthering their training to help ensure the safety and well-being of refinery employees and the communities we serve. We are grateful for their commitment to safety and their willingness to protect their peers. ____________ ____________ […]

Patrick Nation To Be Named President of Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. (Ergon A&E) has announced that Patrick Nation will assume the role of President, effective January 1, 2024, following the  retirement of current Ergon A&E President Baxter Burns. A native of Clinton, Mississippi, Patrick joined Ergon A&E in 1999 as an Alabama Area Sales Manager. He has since held […]

MOGoil Purchased by Process Oils

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Process Oils, Inc., an Ergon company (Process Oils), has announced the purchase of MOGoil GmbH (MOGoil) on August 1, 2023. Since 2006, MOGoil has served its customer base in Europe and beyond by supplying them with optimal base oil solutions from a global network of long-term supply partners. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of Process […]

The Ergon Way – Message From the CEO

Ergon was incorporated on July 1, 1970, bringing the family of companies we’ve developed since 1954 and beyond under one organization. As we celebrate the 53rd year of operating as One Ergon: United by Service, Driven by Solutions, Ergon President and CEO Kris Patrick reflects on the values that drive Ergon’s success. ________ ________ There […]

A Century of Asphalt Emulsions

This year, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of modernized emulsified asphalt. Asphalt emulsions applied on the right road at the right time are critical factors in pavement preservation worldwide. And properly preserved, well-maintained roadways are crucial to ensuring safer routes to and from jobs, schools, homes, stores, entertainment and more. With such an important role in […]

Ergon Names Whit Hughes VP of Public Affairs and Government Relations

Whit Hughes has been named Vice President of Public Affairs & Government Relations for Ergon Inc., a Mississippi-based company serving industries essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure. Hughes will serve as strategist and lead advocate on local, state and federal policies. His responsibilities include forming and strengthening relationships with elected officials, regulators and other business […]

Meet Jamian Rush, Sustainability Specialist

Making sense of sustainability within the industries Ergon serves is not always simple. Here to help us unpack the term is Jamian Rush, Sustainability Specialist in Ergon’s Product Stewardship Department, who suggests that we not only take a step back and consider how our contributions positively impact society but also remember Ergon has been built […]