Family-owned & Operated Since 1933
Source: Walton Tribune, October 1936
In 1933, John H. Brown opened a single filling station in Monroe, Georgia to meet the needs of his growing community. Within three years, he moved the station to a more convenient location for residents in downtown Monroe. “I feel that I have the finest motor fuel and lubricants on the market today. I will still give the same good service on washing, greasing and tire repairing. Come see me!” exclaimed an advertisement in the Walton Tribune. By 1969, John H. Brown’s son, J. Harry Brown, Jr., established Brown Oil Company as a Mobil light oils and lubricants distributorship to expand and meet the needs of business customers as Walton and surround counties continued to grow. That relationship with Mobil grew for more than 40 years.
Today, Brown Oil Company has expanded to become a full-service supplier of fuels and lubricants for large corporations, mid-size and small businesses spanning numerous industries throughout northeast Georgia. Lead by founder John H. Brown’s great grandson Wesley Sisk since 2009, the company is now the area’s largest distributor of commercial fuels and DEF representing multiple high quality brands including Valero, Marathon, and Citgo. For four generations, Brown Oil Company has established a reputation of commitment to its customers with a focus on service and fast turnaround times.
What core values have been passed down through the generations?
Owner and general manager Wesley Sisk shares, “The importance is consistency. We have to consistently respect one another, listen, and lead every day. These are our core values. Growing up, I witnessed these values in action and they’ve become a part of who I am and what continues to drive our company today. We have to consistently demonstrate our values through our relationships within our team, and with our customers and partners.”
Wesley Brown Sisk, Managing Partner & General Manager
Wesley Sisk is a fourth generation family owner and the general manager for Brown Oil Company. A native of Monroe, Georgia, he graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management. Wesley has been serving as a Board Member to the Georgia Oilmen’s Association since 2014, and serves his community as a member of the Walton County Planning and Zoning Commission, Monroe Downtown Development Authority, and the Synovus Advisory Board.
At his core, Wesley values family and his relationships most. He enjoys spending time with his wife, and two young daughters. He has a passion for saltwater fishing, bird hunting, waterskiing, and fitness, and has a soft spot in his heart for old Chevrolet trucks (1967-1972 and 1985-1987).
J. Harry Brown, Jr., Founder
Born in 1930, Harry Brown, Jr., began his career in the oil industry early as a service station operation for his father, Harry Brown, Sr., in Monroe, Georgia, and established Brown Oil Company in 1969. He served for 10 years on the Georgia Oilmen’s Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board in 2000.
Harry graduated from Walton County Public Schools and attended the University of Georgia. From 1948-1963 he served in the Georgia National Guard. A lifelong resident of Walton County, Harry married the former Barbara Kilgore of Social Circle, Georgia. They raised a son, Al Brown, and daughter, Donna Brown Sisk. Son-in-law Mark Sisk is still active in the management of the company.
