NATCHITOCHES – Pump #1 at Shop A Lott/Chevron, 620 South Drive, Natchitoches, is officially open as the “Fuel Their Future” purple pump.  A portion of proceeds from fuel sales at Pump #1 will be donated to the Northwestern State University Foundation to support student scholarships.  A ribbon-cutting Monday, May 6 brought together executives from Shop A Lott parent company Lott Oil, NSU administrators and university supporters to open the NSU-branded pump.  From left are Lott Oil Director of Retail Sam Cedars, Chief Operating Officer Mark Massia, NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones and Director of Development Jill Bankston, Lott Oil Director of Marketing Camille Lott and Director of Wholesale Michael Lott.  The South Drive location at “the Y” is one of 14 Shop A Lott convenience stores in six parishes. Family-owned Lott Oil is a long-time partner to Northwestern State with a history of supporting NSU Athletics, the Foundation and other endeavors.