Pinnacle Petroleum Inc.
Type Private
Industry Fuel distribution
Fuel management
Founded 1995 (1995)
Founder(s) Liz McKinley
Headquarters Huntington Beach, California, United States
Area served United States
Key people Liz McKinley
CEO
Website www.pinnaclepetroleum.com

Pinnacle Petroleum Inc. is a wholesale distributor of refined petroleum products and alternative fuels in the United States, including gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, biodiesel, ethanol, and compressed natural gas. From its headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, Pinnacle Petroleum directs the distribution of petroleum products and fuel to clients in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Texas, and Florida. Pinnacle's clients include construction, utility, and transportation companies, as well as government agencies with high rates of fuel consumption such as highway patrol, fire, and police departments.

Founded by Liz McKinley in 1995 with an initial investment of $100,000, the company has since grown to capture over $120 million in sales annually. [1] [2] In 2007, the company made Entrepreneur Magazine's list of fastest growing women-owned businesses. [3]

References

  1. Wilson, Sara. "Leading Ladies." Entrepreneur. November 2008. Retrieved on May 27, 2010.
  2. Romero, Dennis. "Late Arrivals Don't Have to Be Bit Players." Women Entrepreneur. November 3, 2008. Retrieved on May 25, 2010.
  3. "Growing Strong: The Top 50 Fastest Growing Women-Led Companies." Entrepreneur. November 2007. Retrieved on May 25, 2010.