Plake named Holly Logistic Services president | Oil & Gas Journal

Mark A. Plake has been named president of Holly Logistic Services LLC, the ultimate general partner of Holly Energy Partners, Dallas.

He replaces Mike Jennings, who remains chief executive officer and a director of Holly Logistic and executive chairman of HollyFrontier Corp., Holly Energy’s parent.

Plake has worked for HollyFrontier since 1999, most recently as vice-president, marketing.

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