Certified Oil Company

In 1939, Carlyle Baker opened the first Certified Gasoline Station in Piqua, Ohio. The station sold gasoline and offered limited automobile repair to the motoring public. Mr. Baker named the company Certified because of his firm belief of providing “certifiable” quality products and a pleasant shopping experience for all customers. Long before today’s rewards programs, Certified offered its customers a free gift with the purchase of gasoline. For many years Certified customers received free items such as laundry baskets, flowers, golf balls, American flags, glassware and Easter chickens for children, setting the standards for rewarding loyal Certified customers. As the founder of Certified, Mr. Baker, set forth the foundation of business practices that still serve as the pillars of principles for Certified Convenience Stores today. Assuring Certified customers receive quality products and a pleasant shopping experience, and treating both customers and employees as valued members of the Certified family. Today we focus on serving Certified customers with modern retail facilities, innovative products and great customer service.