Whether
it's a new or used car or truck for personal use, or commercial
trucks, trailers or equipment,
D & L LEASING
has long term leasing plans and competitive rates.
Company Officers
Chairman of the Board____________
Donald F. Lykins
Don
calls himself ‘A Good Ole Boy,’ but don’t let that fool you
– he is well known and respected in the petroleum marketing
industry. He and his wife, Linda, live in Milford, OH.
Email:don@lykinscompanies.com
Presidentfffffff____________
D. Jeff Lykins
Jeff is President of the
Lykins Companies. Founded in 1948 by Jeff’s grandfather,
Lykins is still family owned and operated. Jeff is a third
generation family member who describes himself as “an Oil
Marketer.”
Very active in the oil industry, Jeff has
served on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Petroleum
Marketers and C-Stores Association since 1993 and also served
for two years as OPMCA Chairman, as well as on the OPMCA
nominating committee. Jeff serves on the Board of Directors
and Executive Committee of the National Oil heat Research
Alliance (NORA). Additionally, he has served as Chairman,
Vice Chairman and Treasurer of the Petroleum Marketers of
America and also as Chairman of the Brands committee and as a
member of the Executive and Nominating committees. Jeff
serves as the Chairman of the Board of directors of the BP
Amoco Marketers Association and has served as Chairman of the
Strategy Task Force and as Vice Chairman.
Equally
committed to the local community as well as the oil industry,
Jeff has served as the President of the Milford / Miami
Township Chamber of Commerce, and has served as chairman of
several chamber committees including governmental affairs,
economic development and Frontier Days. Jeff currently serves
as President of the Clermont County Community Improvement
Corporation and on the Board of Directors of the National Bank
& Trust in Wilmington Ohio.
Jeff attended the University of Cincinnati, is
a private pilot and enjoys deep sea fishing and boating He and
his wife Kelly live in Milford, Ohio, on “The Ridge” with
their children Andrea and DJ.
Email:djl@lykinscompanies.com
CFO____________
Robert J. Manning
Bob is
a CPA with an accounting degree from Miami University, and a
MBA from Xavier University. He worked in public accounting for
ten years prior to joining Lykins.
Bob and his wife,
Cheryl
live in Milford, OH along with their two sons - Mark and
Kevin. Bob is also Treasurer of Adventure For Wish
Kids, which provides activities for terminally ill children.
Bob enjoys outdoor activities including an occasional round
of poor golf.
Email:bob@lykinscompanies.com
V.P. Transportation___________
Ronald Lykins
Ron has
been a part of the industry all his life and has a ‘hands
on’ approach to his position at Lykins. He and his wife
Regina enjoy outdoor activities and live in Milford, OH.
Email:ron@lykinscompanies.com
V.P. Sales & Marketing
Ron Similo
Ron is a petroleum marketing specialist with
over thirty years of industry experience. He is a graduate
of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Economics and
M.B.A. and M.S. degrees from the WV College of Graduate
Studies (Marshall University).
Prior to joining Lykins, Ron served as VP of
Petroleum Sales, Marketing and Supply for Pennzoil Company
where he was employed for over twenty five years. After
leaving Pennzoil he worked for the Valvoline Company where
he managed the sales and marketing activities of the Eastern
Region as well as developing the highly successful Valvoline
Express Care program.
He has served on Lykins Board of
Directors since it’s inception and has provided guidance and
counsel to the Company for over twenty years.
Email:
rjsimilo@lykinscompanies.com
V.P. D & L Leasing__________
Mike Lykins
Mike Lykins is Vice President of D & L
Leasing, Inc., and is active in the daily operation of the
leasing company. He lives in Milford, OH. Mike uses his spare
time to collect Wizard Of Oz memorabilia. He also assists people
afflicted with epileptic seizures in making decisions about having seizure
brain surgery as he did in 2002.
Email:mikel@lykinscompanies.com