Kevin McKinney, president of McKinney Petroleum Equipment, Mobile, Ala., has been elected by the members of the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) to serve as president of the organization.

McKinney has most recently served as PEI’s vice president. He was elected during the Institute's 64th annual convention and trade show in Las Vegas, and will take office Jan. 1, 2015.

McKinney has served as the president of McKinney Petroleum Equipment since 2004. Founded in 1933, McKinney Petroleum Equipment is a distributor of petroleum and industrial equipment with a marketing area that includes Alabama, the Florida panhandle and southeast Mississippi. McKinney Petroleum Equipment represents more than 50 manufacturers of equipment used in petroleum marketing. McKinney has served on the PEI Board of Directors and is a current member of the Commonwealth 10-Group.

McKinney replaces Phil Farrell, president of Double Check Company, Inc., Kansas City, Mo., as president of PEI.

“Kevin has been an active advocate for the Petroleum Equipment Institute and its activities for many years and, as such, will make a great president,” said Robert Renkes, PEI’s Executive Vice President. “We look forward to welcoming Kevin to his new position and are convinced that his time as president will provide long-term benefits for PEI and its member companies."

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services, and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information, please contact Chris Bouldin atcbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.