Missouri Propane Education and Research Council elects 2026 leadership

The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council (MOPERC) has elected its 2026 officers and directors. The council consists of 15 volunteer members who guide the efforts of the council to promote the safe use of propane through education, training and research.

All directors elected will serve three-year terms. Officers serve for one year. MOPERC programs are administered by executive staff. The installations occurred at the council’s recent winter board meeting in Ridgedale, Missouri.

Officers elected

Chair: Jeff Reitz, Central States Bus

Vice Chair: Derek Poe, Missouri Propane Safety Commission

Treasurer: Jeff Miller, Ferrellgas

Directors

Wholesale 1: Mark Porth, CHS *

Wholesale 2: Jeff Miller, Ferrellgas, St. Peters

Wholesale 3: Ray Phillips, Growmark Energy, Ozark

Retail 1: Nick Goodrich, Goodrich Gas, Crocker

Retail 2: Jason Harville, MFA Oil Company, Columbia

Retail 3: Jessica Booth-Haden, AmeriGas, Fordland **

Retail 4: Samantha Reed-Johnson, Reed Oil, Doniphan

Retail 5: John Brokes, Big River Oil, Hannibal **

Retail 6: Clayton Uthe, MFA Oil, Winston **

Retail 7: Mitch Dane, Chilton Oil, Salem

Retail 8: Roger Hoff, Hoff Brothers, Perryville

Retail 9: Brian Brooks, Brooks Gas, Marshfield **

Affiliated 1: Steve Clayton, Gas Equipment Company, Earth City

Affiliated 2: Jeff Reitz, Central States Bus, Fenton

Public Member: Derek Poe, Missouri Propane Safety Commission **

*New appointee
**Reappointed to a second term

The council also recognized one outgoing member, Carly Murphy.

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