About Our Company
Today, Gresham Petroleum is a major supplier of propane, gasoline, and diesel fuels to residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across the United States, building on the strong foundation established in the Mississippi Delta and Southeast Arkansas. Gresham has built a long-standing history of service and quality. Our customers are our friends, our partners, and the communities we proudly serve—locally and nationwide.
Our employees are loyal and well-known to our customers. The average tenure of our employees is about 16 years. They stay with us because we’re a stable company delivering a quality product at a fair price. And that makes for happy customers, which in turn makes for more satisfied employees.
Customers want more than fuel — they want confidence in the company behind it. The Delta farmer values a partner he knows by name. The new resident wants a supplier committed to reliability. The lifelong citizen trusts the brand his family has counted on for generations. And today, customers across the United States expect that same level of integrity, consistency, and service. That’s where Gresham Petroleum stands apart — delivering dependable fuel solutions backed by decades of experience, a growing national reach, and a commitment to excellence that never wavers.
Our Beginnings
In 1920, there were just 8 million cars in the whole United States. But W.W. Gresham, of Indianola, Miss., saw that their owners needed to be able to dependably fuel and service those vehicles. So he made history– and a business– by building the first drive-in service station in the Mississippi Delta.
By 1933, Gresham Service Stations operated three service stations, expanding from Indianola to Isola. In 1947, Gresham Distributor Business formed to supply LP gas to local farms, residences, and businesses. The business grew to include Mr. Gresham’s son Bill, who had served in WWII and the Korean War.
As the petroleum and LP gas businesses grew, the Greshams and partner John McPherson decided to incorporate into Gresham Petroleum in 1958. The businesses thrived in the post-war economy. At the same time, agriculture in the Delta was maturing into an economic force to be reckoned with. The corporation purchased or merged with other petroleum and LP gas companies in Greenwood, Louise, Inverness, and Belzoni. We built a strong network on exceptional customer service principles and high value.
W.W. Gresham passed away in 1978, but his legacy continued with Bill Gresham and John McPherson. They formed the Double Quick convenience store company in 1984, purchasing some 17 stores from a large regional grocery store chain and adding several of their own site-built units.
