Michael Burnett Chair | Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Michael Burnett Chair | Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Boswell Oil Company has announced that Robert Boswell, IV will take on the roles of CEO and President, starting February 7th, 2025. Robert joined the company in March 2014 as a Sales Specialist and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2018. His tenure at Boswell Oil has been marked by significant contributions to its growth and operational efficiency.
"Robert’s intimate involvement in the company’s growth, including his implementation of new processes that have significantly improved our operational efficiency, makes him the ideal candidate to lead Boswell Oil into its next phase of growth," stated the announcement. The company is approaching its centennial anniversary in 2027 with Robert being the fourth generation to lead.
The outgoing CEO and President, Bob Boswell, III, who led for 40 years, will continue as Chairman of the Board. "Please congratulate Bob for the outstanding achievement of both preparing Robert for this transition and successfully navigating all the challenges that lead to tremendous growth," noted the statement.
The leadership change marks a new chapter for Boswell Oil as it looks forward to future opportunities under Robert's guidance.