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MARATHON PETROLEUM BY MISTY MILIOTO
When it comes to supporting the local community, it’s not a sprint, but a Marathon
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arathon Petroleum Corporation—the nation’s largest crude oil refining company—refines nearly 2.9 million barrels of crude oil per calendar day across its 13-refinery system. The Garyville Refinery is one of the largest in the United States, with a workforce of more than 900 employees. As such, it is a major contributor to the local and state economy via annual wages, local contracts, and taxes. “As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth,” says Iman Montgomery, Corporate
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Social Responsibility Representative for MPC. “This past January, the Garyville Refinery hired its latest operator class—25 new MPC employees, which includes residents of St. John the Baptist Parish.” MPC also has a comprehensive community investment program, centered on being a good neighbor. Last November, the company kicked off its Celebrating Resiliency & A Brighter Tomorrow community initiative. During the commencement event, MPC announced $1 million in Hurricane Ida disaster relief and almost $1 million in workforce development, sustainability and
thriving community grants that will come to fruition this year. Furthermore, MPC encourages employees to support local organizations and community efforts by matching their donations to eligible organizations at 100 percent and by funding volunteer incentive awards. Montgomery, a native and lifelong resident of St. John the Baptist Parish, says that MPC embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion, which allows a vast array of voices to be heard and experiences shared. “We welcome new ideas, invest in our people and work to foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment,” he says. “We’re also the first U.S. independent refiner to link executive and employee compensation to diversity, equity and inclusion metrics.” In addition to building an inclusive company culture, MPC prioritizes safety and
