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Pioneer Oil

Congratulations to a 100 Year Old Local Business!

9270 NE Glisan, Portland, OR - www.pioneeroil.com

Brothers

Brothers wouldn't be brothers without some good fun-loving ribbing.  Tom Jr. and Steve Reid are definitely brothers. They're also co-owners of Pioneer Oil, a Portland business since 1905.  The local fleet fueling company provides reliable, safe and economical bulk and on-site deliveries of petroleum products to over 200 companies throughout the Portland metropolitan area.  Family-owned and operated since 1940, Tom Sr. would have been proud to see how his boys have grown the business since starting out as a residential oil delivery and furnace repair service.

Always Look For New Opportunities in Your Industry

After purchasing the business from their father in 1979, Tom Jr. and Steve were pleased that their father continued to work part-time and delivered oil into his 70's.  Although they've continued their father's commitment to top customer service, the business has changed quite a bit since Tom Jr. remembers learning to drive in the company's one tank delivery truck in 1970. "Times change," noted Steve, "and we've continued to diversify our business and look for new opportunities in the industry."  Seventeen trucks later, Pioneer Oil specializes in on-site computerized fleet fueling of commercial vehicles and bulk deliveries of diesel, biodiesel and unleaded motor fuel 24/7.

In the best interests of customers and the environment, Pioneer Oil is committed to environmental compliance and emergency training and provides the best in education and training for employees.  The brothers take pride in the cleanliness and condition of their trucks and offices, the state-of-the-art computerized delivery system, along with the professionalism of the company's 24 employees.

"We Want To Make Our Customers and Employees Happy..."

"At the core of our business, we want to do the best that we can and make people happy," summarized Steve.  "We also want to provide a positive environment for our employees as we understand that jobs should contribute to their happiness," added his wife Patti, who's helped in the business since 1971.  With employees that have been with the business for over 30 years as well, the team at Pioneer Oil knows that they're all in it together.

One Business' Search For a Local Bank

As a century old business grounded in personal service, Pioneer Oil was interested in beginning a relationship with a bank that also understood the meaning of local service.  "After talking to five or six other banks, Albina Community Bank was able to provide more creative solutions.  Michelle Lamb, Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, was the only one who thought differently and suggested various options for our business and personal accounts," stated Steve.  Providing lending, deposit accounts, business credit cards, cash management services, remote deposit capture, and personal banking products and services to the business and its owners, Albina works to fully understand the needs of local businesses and recommends custom-made solutions.

One day, Albina Community Bank hopes to also proudly say that we've served Portland neighborhoods for over 100 years.  Congratulations to Pioneer Oil!  

Please visit www.pioneeroil.com for more information.