Business of the Month
O’Dell Oil Company
Since 1984, O’Dell Oil Company has been providing quality products delivered with prompt courteous service.
As part of the oil industry, O’Dell Oil Company delivers clear and dyed diesel fuel, nonethanol gasoline, kerosene, and diesel exhaust fluid to commercial businesses, farmers, transportation companies and individuals.
Small businesses depend on their products and rely heavily on the company to react quickly to any requests or concerns.
“Being local and through open lines of communication with our customers, we feel we can provide services expeditiously and efficiently,” stated President Patrick O’Dell.
And this tradition of providing prompt and local service is continued by the next generation. Both of Patrick’s sons, Brian and Patton O’Dell, work for the family business as Vice-Presidents. Patton has been with the company for 22 years, and Brian for 18 years.
The team is rounded out by Phillip Poore ( Fuel Truck Driver – employed 36 years), Linda Barrett (Billing and Tax Reporting Specialist – employed 32 years), Lindsay Davis (Accounts Receivable Specialist – employed 21 years), Bruce Neely –(Lead Fuel Truck Driver – employed 20 years), Barry Cochran –(Fuel Truck Driver – employed 16 years), Danny Stevens –(Accounting and IT Manager – employed 15 years), and Ray Clinkscales (Fuel Truck Driver – employed 2 years).
“So the chance you will deal with someone knowledgeable and consistent is 100%,” stated Patton.
Over the years the company has grown. The original location was at 204 Washington Street, but due to the need for a larger facility, the company moved to 121 Sherard Rd. in August of 2009. Their phone number stayed the same: 864-338-7737.
When asked why the O’Dells continue to do business in Belton, they stated: “This is our home, and we want to make sure that all our customers feel that home-town concern for their business success. It is an honor and a privilege to be a longstanding part of the Belton community. ”
“And it is an honor to recognize O’Dell Oil Company as the Belton Alliance Business of the Quarter,” responded Belton Alliance President Dupre Keys.