About FJ Management
FJ Management, Inc. is a Utah-based private holding company that manages a diverse portfolio of petroleum, healthcare, and hospitality-related assets under our guiding principles of Integrity, Excellence, and Mutual Respect.
Our mission is steeped in a tradition of managing our assets in a way that builds long-term value for our employees, customers and shareholders. We consider ourselves partners with each of our subsidiaries.
Building Value to Last & Fueling Communities for Positive Growth
Founded in 1968 by O. Jay Call, the company continues to grow and prosper under the leadership and support of many. Crystal Maggelet took over as CEO in 2009, and today FJ Management, Inc. ranks among the largest privately held companies in the United States.
With the growing success of FJ Management and its subsidiaries, the enterprise has remained dedicated to giving back to the community through the establishment of two 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations. Between 2007-2024, the foundations have invested more than $100 million to marginalized communities throughout the West and Midwest.
Our History
Jay Call grew up in the gas station business working for both his father and his uncle. In 1965, Jay built his first station and a small store in Ontario, Oregon, which was followed by another in Lewiston, Idaho. In the spring of 1968, he incorporated Flying J for the purpose of building and operating live-in, self-service gas stations.
He did not shy away from risk; in fact, Jay acquired companies like Husky Oil and Thunderbird that were predicted to fail but ended up being some of his most valuable assets.
Jay was driven, and his efforts proved to be successful. Between 1968 and 1973 Jay built 23 stations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. However, Jay was not limited to the oil industry. Through 1975 and 1977 Jay invested in other ventures to support the rest of the business: land development, restaurants, and hotels in Utah, Washington, and Oregon. Jay opened the first interstate Flying J Travel Plaza along with its Tamarack Restaurant in 1979.
Following Jay’s untimely death and an unfortunate set of business circumstances, Flying J sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December of 2008. This led to a reorganization of the company, which resulted in Crystal Call Maggelet taking the position of President and CEO.
Wth new leadership and a strong reorganization plan that included the combination of Flying J assets with Pilot Travel Centers and the selling of other assets, the company was able to make 100 percent repayment to all creditors in 2010.
Rebranded as FJ Management, the company flourished with the establishment of an investment portfolio and the acquisition of Maverik – one of the country’s best gas station brands. Today, FJ Management is a thriving company focused on increased growth and success for its subsidiaries, as well as building value to last.
More details on the history of Flying J and FJ Management are available in books, including one written by FJ Management's CEO, Crystal Maggelet.
Building Value to Last: Transitioning from Flying J to FJ Management
By Crystal Maggelet
The Flying J Story: From Cut-rate Stations to the Leader in Interstate Travel Plazas
By Howard M. Carlisle