About Us
We’re Here to Serve You
MBOC was founded in 1939. Since that time, we have grown into a family within our community. Our commitment to a family-oriented customer experience has held steadfast for more than 80 years and counting.
As a branded ExxonMobil Distributor, we are happy to service all your lubricant needs. It is our pleasure to help with any fuel needs you may have, as well as Blue Leaf Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
Our focus is simple, we stay up-to-date with the latest technology for the automotive, aviation, commercial, and manufacturing industries, offering ISO Certified processes and Just-In-Time deliveries within a 200 mile footprint of Upstate, SC.
Meet the Sales Team
Garth McDonald
Sales Manager
Garth joined the Moore & Balliew family in 2014. Originally from Lexington, KY, Garth came to the Upstate to attend at school at North Greenville University and has lived in the area every since. Garth began his career with Moore & Balliew Oil Company in the technical and operations side. During is almost 11 years with the company he has taken on various roles and responsibilities, and assumed the role as Sales Manager in October of 2024. His work within the company has given him a unique perspective and strong network of co-workers and cohorts to help customers meet their goals. While his approach wouldn’t be considered typical in sales, many customers appreciate his direct and precise process.
Jim Medlin
Sales Engineer
Jim has a lifetime career in the Industrial field and over 30 years experience in Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids with Moore & Balliew Oil Company. Jim’s hands-on approach to addressing customer product application and service-needs make him an invaluable asset to any customers he works with. In addition, by providing training alongside ExxonMobil, Jim equips his customers with confidence through knowledge.
To quote “we want to give confidence to our customers, so they know they are getting the very best for their machines and company.”
Contact Jim today to schedule a consultation or plant walk-thru to assess your facility’s lubricant requirements.
Ben Powell
Sales Engineer
Ben joined the Moore & Balliew family in 2017. A native of Pickens County, Ben brings a tremendous amount of knowledge with him in the Agricultural Sector, which helps him shine in the Lubricant Business. Ben has quickly set himself apart as the “Technical Sales Guy”. His hard work and determination to learn all he can about every product and their function shows in his ability to walk the customer through to their true needs. Ben has an amazing personality which is outgoing and very approachable. This has helped to build a reputation of trust within the lubrication community. Ben’s general focus right now is Your Company’s needs, and I know, that together, you will build not only a working relationship, but you will also gain a friend for sure.
Please take a moment and reach out to Ben, he’s waiting on your email now, to help you with your Lubricant needs.