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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

US propane exports fall as days of supply continue to recover Posted on 26 Jun 2017 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

It's important for propane retailers to know the latest trends that could impact their access to propane and their ability to serve the domestic market. Read more»

South Dakota marketer named NPGA board chairman Posted on 23 Jun 2017 in the News categories.

Jerry Brick hailed the propane industry and called on members “to be aggressive” after his swearing-in as National Propane Gas Association chairman at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Read more»

Propane supply situation gains industry’s attention Posted on 12 Jun 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

As we approach the midpoint of 2017, the basic principles of propane supply and demand have captured much of the industry’s attention. Read more»

PERC names Tucker Perkins as next president, CEO Posted on 25 May 2017 in the Featured & News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council has selected industry veteran Thomas “Tucker” Perkins as its next president and CEO, succeeding Roy Willis. Read more»

PERC’s first, only president and CEO prepares for retirement Posted on 19 May 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Roy Willis has navigated PERC from the beginning – through unforeseen challenges to propane industry opportunities. Now he’s preparing for life’s next chapter. Read more»

Eastern Propane Corp. mourns loss of Shirley Nicholson Posted on 14 May 2017 in the News categories.

Shirley Mae Nicholson, wife of Eastern Propane Corp. Chairman Bob Nicholson and mother of Eastern Propane Corp. President Rob Nicholson, died May 12 in Sparta, New Jersey. She was 85. Read more»

Travel goals, takeaways from the Propane Expo Posted on 12 May 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

As we travel to events, we’re looking for great content to share with our readers – content that can help you, your business and the propane industry. Read more»

PERC approves funding requests at Nashville meeting Posted on 04 May 2017 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council approved four funding requests at its meeting prior to the Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more»

S2G propane bobtail forum opens lines of communication Posted on 26 Apr 2017 in the News categories.

A forum focused on Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G challenges and opportunities drew more than 100 attendees during the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more»

Constantly evolving market requires retailers’ attention Posted on 25 Apr 2017 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

The way last winter ended helps to form the foundation for Mike Sloan’s propane market outlook, which he presented at the NPGA Propane Expo. Read more»