At Fuelz, we believe success starts with people. Our team of experts brings together creativity, industry knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. We are driven by our commitment to helping your fleet operate smarter, more efficiently, and with greater savings. Whether working behind the scenes or directly supporting your needs, every Fuelz team member is focused on your success.
Our Fuelz Card Team
Scott Maddox
Scott Maddox joined Fuelz in October 2023 and brings extensive knowledge in fleet card operations, sales, and management. His experience with national fleet owners and managers provides Scott with a deep understanding of the needs of customers and how to serve those needs efficiently. Scott’s ability to motivate his team, develop unique customer relationships, and drive continued success for his customers is core to his character. Scott received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business management from Western Carolina University.
Chris Creel
Director of Strategic Fuelz Sales
Chris Creel joined TMC in July 1995 and has over 30 years of experience working with fleet owners and managers to reduce their overall operations expenses. Chris was instrumental in growing TMC’s Fleet Management credit card into a key division of TMC. In 2011 TMC launched its new “Fuelz Fleet Card. Chris currently serves as the Director of Strategic Fuelz Sales for the Fuelz division. Chris received a B.A. degree in Finance and an M.B.A. from The University of Alabama.
Andrew Wick
Director of Financial Analytics & Sales Operations
Andrew Wick joined Fuelz in 2024 as Director of Financial Analytics & Sales Operations. In his role, Andrew helps oversee reporting, data management, and analytics for the Fuelz team. Prior to joining Fuelz, he spent a decade working in multiple roles spanning finance, operations, and strategy. Andrew received Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Alabama.
Michael Thompson
Credit and CX Manager
An Alabama native who has called Atlanta home for the past 35 years, Mike brings over 30 years of experience in credit operations, including 15 years in the fuel card industry. A proud University of Alabama graduate, he is married with two children and enjoys sports, staying up to date on current events, and spending quality time with family.
Derek Pennington
Director of Sales Training
Derek Pennington leads sales development and training for McPherson Companies, focusing on equipping sellers with the skills, strategies, and processes needed to achieve goals while driving company growth. He designs and implements programs aligned with company objectives, coaches sales professionals to maximize performance, and collaborates across teams to improve efficiency.
A career sales professional, Derek began as a front-line executive in the business payments and fleet card industry, where he quickly built a reputation for exceeding goals and delivering strong client results. His success as an individual contributor opened the door to leadership roles, where he developed high-performing teams, created training programs, and advanced strategies that drove growth.
He joined McPherson in December 2024. Derek holds a B.A. in Psychology from Brandman University.