About us —
Since 1956
Together We Succeed
Principle-driven with a focus on excellence, the RKA team works together to provide quality products and superior customer service in everything we do.
Early 1950's - 1970's
Hilmer Westphal Leemon started the Leemon Oil Company as a home heating oil delivery service with Pure Oil Company. Soon he expanded the business by adding a gas station and a small oil distribution plant in suburban Detroit.
1970 - 2000
Roger K. Albertie and his wife, Kay Albertie (née Leemon), assumed control of the family business and ushered in a new era of growth. Under Roger’s leadership and vision, RKA Petroleum expanded into a multifaceted distributor, supplying gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and alternative fuels to local, national, and government agencies across more than 29 states.
Today
RKA continues to grow and thrive under the ownership of Kay Albertie and the leadership of the third-generation family, supported by a seasoned and experienced executive team. The leadership remains dedicated to upholding the core principles of quality and exceptional service that have been the foundation of RKA’s success since its founding in 1956.