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Findlay,
OH – June 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Marathon
Petroleum Corp. (MPC) announces that Anthony R. Kenney, president of
MPC subsidiary Speedway LLC, will
retire later this year after 43 years of dedicated service to the company.
He will become executive vice president supporting the Speedway transition
and other strategic projects until his retirement. Timothy T. Griffith,
currently MPC’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, has
been named president of Speedway LLC. Griffith will begin his new role
July 1.
Kenney
began his career with the company in 1976 after graduating with a Bachelor
of Science degree in accounting from Miami University of Ohio. In 1990,
he transitioned to Emro Marketing Company, the predecessor of Speedway
LLC, and has led the Speedway business since 2005. Under Kenney’s leadership,
Speedway has expanded from a Midwest-only brand into one of the nation’s
largest fuel and convenience store chains.
“Tony’s
expert leadership of Speedway over the past 14 years has grown our retail
business into a nationwide network of nearly 4,000 company-owned and -operated
stores,” said MPC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary R. Heminger.
“We see tremendous growth potential for Speedway moving forward, thanks
to Tony’s leadership. His retirement is well-earned, and we wish him and
his family the best.”
Griffith
joined MPC as vice president, Finance and Investor Relations, and treasurer
in 2011. He assumed the role of senior vice president and chief financial
officer in 2015. “The company will benefit from Tim’s leadership at Speedway
as we continue to explore new markets and pursue new customers in a competitive
and evolving sector,” said Heminger.
About
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon
Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy
company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s
largest refining system with more than 3 million barrels per day of crude
oil capacity across 16 refineries. MPC’s marketing system includes branded
locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets.
Speedway LLC, an MPC subsidiary, owns and operates retail convenience stores
across the United States. MPC also owns the general partner and majority
limited partner interests in two midstream companies, MPLX LP and Andeavor
Logistics LP, which own and operate gathering, processing, and fractionation
assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics
infrastructure. More information is available at www.MarathonPetroleum.com.
About
Speedway
Speedway
LLC (Speedway), headquartered in Enon, Ohio, is the nation’s second largest
company-owned and -operated convenience store chain with approximately
2,740 stores located in 22 states. Speedway is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC). For further information
about Speedway, visit the company’s web site at www.Speedway.com.
Investor
Relations Contact:
Marathon
Petroleum Corporation
Kristina
Kazarian
419-421-2071
Media
Contacts:
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