Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Wills Group

The Wills Group is the parent company for several Maryland petroleum companies and the Dash-In convenience store chain.

The Wills Group is the parent company for several Maryland petroleum companies and the Dash-In convenience store chain. (Photo: Courtesy of company.)

About Wills Group

6355 Crain Hwy., La Plata, Md. 20646
www.willsgroup.com | 301-932-3600 | Founded: 1926

Industry: Other | Category: Top Private Companies

The Wills Group family of companies includes Southern Maryland Oil, Delmarva Oil, SMO Motor Fuels and Dash-In Convenience Stores. Founded in 1926 by engineers Jim Wills and Harold Swann, the company initially sold kerosene, one grade of gasoline and a motor oil called "Texaco Golden." Today, it is privately held by descendants of Wills. The company is expanding, building 10 new Dash-Ins.

2007 Financial Data

Total employees: 428 | Local employees: 376

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FILL 'ER UP: The Wills Group is the largest Shell marketer in the United States.

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