RKA Petroleum Companies

RKA Petroleum Companies is a family-owned and operated corporation based in Romulus, Michigan. The company specializes in gasoline, commercial fuels, governmental fuels, industrial and specialty fuels, E85, Ethanol, and Biodiesel and currently operates in over 24 states across the United States.

History

In early 1954, Hilmer Westphal Leemon began the Leemon Oil Company (predecessor to RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc.) as a premier home heating oil delivery service with Pure Oil Company. Soon after, he expanded the business by adding a gas station and a small oil distribution plant in the suburban Detroit. Leemon Oil Company, Inc. was formally established September 3, 1969 and in 1970 Hilmer added his son-in-law, Roger Albertie into the business. In 1983, Roger Albertie took over as CEO after Hilmer's death and in the 90's, Roger's children, Kari Elliott, Keith Albertie, and Kyle Albertie joined the business. RKA Petroleum Companies, Inc. was established as a DBA. On June 21, 2004, Roger Albertie passed away after an unexpected tragedy and now Kari, Keith, and Kyle are running the operations of the business. Kay Albertie, Roger's widow, is the current CEO. [1]

WBENC

In 2005, RKA Petroleum Companies became certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Please see [2] for more information on the WBENC.

Biofuels

In 2006, RKA Petroleum Companies announced it was the first in the State of Michigan to offer rack-blended biodiesel. This was an effort to help meet the needs of the Renewable Fuel Standards. Please see [3] for more information.

In 2008, RKA Petroleum Companies became the organization to achieve BQ9000 Marketer Certification while handling multiple-feedstock based biodiesel. Please see [4] for more information.

External links

• RKA Petroleum Cos. official website
• Petroleum Terminals Integrate Pre-Blended Biodiesel
• RKA Petroleum First to Offer Cleaner, Cheaper, Biodiesel Technology
• BQ9000 Companies