Entries by Sydney Stephenson

Fostering the Next Generation of Leaders

From May through August 2026, 25 students from universities across the U.S. joined Ergon’s 2026 Corporate Internship Program at our Corporate Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi. While we have long offered internship opportunities, this summer’s agenda expanded participants’ experiences by immersing them in multiple departments and teams through shared learning activities, professional development and service projects.   […]

Built for Service, Powered by People

From the beginning, Ergon’s Founder Leslie Lampton Sr. set out to build a company centered on a simple but powerful idea: Identify a need, then build the capability to meet it with top-tier customer service. As a family-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses, Ergon’s strength lies in how our operations work together to […]

A First for Ergon Asia: Interns Gain International Experience

At Ergon, we are dedicated to investing in future leaders. Through interactive, hands-on engagement, we aim to provide opportunities that help students gain invaluable knowledge and develop expertise for their professional careers.  Ergon Asia hosted the first class of interns in April 2026 as part of an eight-week internship program. This opportunity allowed two students […]

Run It Like You Own It

After nearly 50 years at Ergon’s Knoxville terminal, Charlie Lynch reflects on the people, passion and responsibilities that defined his career.  For five decades, Charles ‘Charlie’ Lynch has walked Ergon’s Knoxville terminal like someone tending to a home.  He notices everything: a piece of paper near the loading rack. A handrail that needs a fresh […]

Stepping In During a Time of Need

Our commitment to safety at Ergon extends beyond our own people. The crew of Magnolia Marine Transport Company’s (MMT) M/V Deborah Miles was awarded the American Waterways Operators’ HERO Award for their actions in response to a distress call on the upper Mississippi River. When a sailor lost control of his boat in heavy fog, quick decision making by the […]

The Story of Adoption: Creating a Lifeline of Love

At Ergon, we are a family company. Through impactful service, community outreach and even casual conversations in the halls, we foster a culture that reflects what family means — support, connection and care. For many of us, those values are deeply personal and often shaped by real-life experiences, including adoption. In this episode of Ergon […]