Propane industry people news from November 2011

Inergy
• Dave Weiler was named president of the northern New England division. He joined Inergy with more than 20 years of management and leadership experience in the propane industry as well as the home security industry.
• Mark Zimora joined the company as president of the Pennsylvania/Central New York division. He has more than 20 years of experience in the propane industry, starting his career with AmeriGas. He also worked for Columbia Gas, Ferrellgas and Paraco Gas. He recently served as executive vice president and COO for ThompsonGas and Electric.
• Tom Krupa joined Inergy as the division president for the Virginia/North Carolina division. He most recently held a senior management position with Suburban Propane. Prior to his position at Suburban, Krupa spent 17 years in progressively more senior level positions with Agway Energy.

Roadnet Technologies Inc.
• Karan Gupta was selected as director of finance and revenue planning for the international fleet management and vehicle logistics software company. He formerly worked in the software division of Intermedix EMSystems. In his new position, Gupta will be responsible for the pricing of Roadnet Technologies’ GPS-based vehicle routing, scheduling, tracking and optimization products, the evaluation of potential deals with sales, as well as overseeing revenue recognition. He will also assist with streamlining processes, and general accounting and financial activities.

Hyperkinetics Corp.
• Wade Holt joined the company as executive vice president. He brings more than 34 years of industry experience to Hyperkinetics, which specializes in the development of plastic components, many of which are used in the LP gas industry.

NGL Energy Partners LP
• David R. Eastin joined the partnership as executive vice president of midstream – wholesale supply and marketing. He has more than 30 years of experience in the propane industry in areas of technical, business and administration holding senior leadership positions for major marketers in the United States and Canada.