Marathon’s Los Angeles refinery named Business of the Year by BizFed

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Representing Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery at the 2026 BizFed Awards: (L to R) James Polk, Refining Engineering & Major Projects Director; Erlend Myhre, Vice President of Refining; and Victor Ibarra, Manager of Government Affairs.

Key Points

  • Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery was recognized as Business of the Year by BizFed during the fifth annual Business Makes LA County Work Awards.
  • The award highlights the refinery’s ongoing commitment to community investment, workforce development and local partnerships across the Los Angeles region.
  • BizFed recognized the refinery’s contributions to economic growth and its positive impact throughout Los Angeles County.

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery was recently recognized as Business of the Year for Los Angeles County Supervisor District 2 as part of the fifth annual Business Makes LA County Work Awards, presented by the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed).

BizFed is a coalition of more than 240 business organizations across Los Angeles County that advocates for policies and partnerships that support economic growth, job creation and a strong regional business climate. The organization recognized Marathon Petroleum for its continued impact across the region.

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Erlend Myhre addresses attendees after accepting the Business of the Year Award at the 5th Annual BizFed Awards.

“Marathon’s Los Angeles refinery continues to demonstrate its dedication to the communities and region it serves through workforce development, local partnerships and ongoing community investment,” said BizFed Executive Vice President Mitchell Vieyra. “We’re proud to recognize the refinery team and everyone who contributes to its continued positive impact across Los Angeles County.”

Three people standing together for a photo at an event.
(L to R) Mitchell Vieyra, Executive Vice President of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed); Erlend Myhre, Vice President of Refining at Marathon Petroleum's Los Angeles Refinery; and Trini Jimenez, 2026 BizFed Board Chair.

In 2025, the refinery supported more than 226 local organizations, invested over $2.2 million in community programs, and provided volunteer and youth development opportunities throughout the region as part of its ongoing investments in local communities and workforce development.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition from BizFed,” said Erlend Myhre, Vice President of Refining at Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery. “This award reflects the dedication of our employees and our continued commitment to supporting the Los Angeles region.”