Mike Long & Associates, Inc.

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Mike Long 🎉🎉🎉 From Mike: Dear friends and business partners: It’s official—I’ve retired from MLA! It’s hard to believe I founded this company nearly 35 years ago, and in many ways it’s difficult to walk away, but I’m ready and confident that MLA is in good hands. We’ve been working towards this transition for a few years, with Brad becoming President in 2021, Denny taking over business operations in 2023, and my daughter Ashley Drake joining this January to assume office management and finance responsibilities. I’m excited to spend more time golfing, travelling, spoiling grandkids, serving the church, and volunteering with various industry organizations. Thank you, it’s been an honor to share my career with you, and I hope to stay in touch. My email address will continue to work indefinitely. Cheers!

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor all who have served. A special thank you to our own Craig Gurnicz for your service, courage, and dedication. We are proud to work alongside you. Thank you to all veterans for your sacrifices. 

Happy to see old and new faces at PEI/NACS 2024. We hope you had a great show and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

Catch us at the 2024 NACS/PEI Tradeshow in Las Vegas! Excited to share the latest innovations and connect with industry leaders. Don’t miss the chance to see our solutions up close! 🗓️ October 6-8, 2024 📍 Las Vegas Convention Center Looking forward to seeing you there! #NACS2024 #PEI2024 #Tradeshow #LasVegas

We are very excited to announce our newest addition to the MLA team! John comes to us with an lifetime of industry experience across many of our markets and products. He will make an immediate positive impact, adding value to our customers and manufacturers.

We couldn't be more excited to have #Xerxes Blythewood up and running in our backyard! The facility was massive and the first new plant to open in 20+ years. All of the latest technology was on display and we are excited to see Xerxes support US (more specifically Carolina) jobs while also saving customers on freight and improving lead times. This is a massive investment, and we are excited to see Xerxes commitment to our industry and customers.

MLA is excited to announce that Kolby McCrady has joined our team as our new Southwest Regional Manager. Based in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, Kolby brings over a decade of experience in the Petroleum industry, making him a great addition to our team. In his new role, Kolby will be directly handling the North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana markets while assisting André in New Mexico and South Texas. With his experience, drive, and shared commitment to excellence, we know he will be a great fit to support our customers and manufacturers across these regions. Please join us in welcoming Kolby!

Join Our Growing Team at Mike Long & Associates! We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to join our growing company as a Territory Sales Manager at Mike Long & Associates. We are seeking an experienced individual in sales, preferably within the petroleum industry, to join our team in the TX/SW US region, alongside our current representative out of the San Antonio market.   Position: Territory Manager Responsibilities: Develop and execute sales strategies to drive business growth in the petroleum industry within the TX, and potentially other southwest US regions. Work strategically with our current Texas territory manager, and manufacturer sales managers to optimize product and brand awareness, and generate growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Collaborate with customers and MLA manufacturer partners to ensure alignment of sales strategies with overall company objectives. Analyze market trends and educate contractors, engineers, and distributors on product value proposition.   Qualifications: Proven experience in sales, preferably within the petroleum industry. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to travel within the TX and potentially LA/AR/OK/NM region as needed. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is a plus.

Mike Long & Associates, Inc. is exhibiting this year at the Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo June 25-27! Visit us at Booth #413!