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Founder and President, Michael C. Tooley, started in the oil business in 1961 with Phillips Petroleum.  In 1978 he purchased 8 unbranded locations from Tosco and Tooley Oil Company was born.  The company operated these independent gasoline stations through the 1980’s under the “Tooley” brand.  The company then started switching sites to the Shell brand and their relationship with Shell Oil Company began and continues to this day. Over the years, the company has bought and sold stations, converted auto care locations to convenience stores and added car washes.  In the 1990’s sons David and Michael joined the company and have embraced the growth and challenges associated with the changes in company size and operations. When Shell announced that Sacramento would be served by wholesale fuel suppliers, and no longer directly supply fuel, Tooley Oil positioned itself to become a Shell wholesale fuel supplier in 2007.  As a repeat winner of numerous Shell awards for image and customer service, Tooley Oil Company credits its long term team members and managers for its’ success.

Michael C. Tooley Founder and President