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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

Propane market outlook: positive with challenges Posted on 22 Apr 2017 in the News categories.

Lower propane prices, a stronger economy, growth in the housing sector and new applications and engines available to the market make the propane industry a good place for retailers to grow their businesses. Read more»

The propane industry’s agenda in Washington Posted on 14 Apr 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Undoubtedly, Washington has been a hotbed of activity early in 2017, but I’m speaking more directly to issues concerning the propane industry. Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: John D. Capps Posted on 27 Mar 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured & Hall of Fame categories.

NLPGA head John Capps pushed safety and marketing programs and helped to modernize the propane industry. Read more»

PERC relaunches national consumer education campaign Posted on 16 Mar 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Propane marketer buy-in and timing are a part of discussions as PERC relaunches national consumer education campaign. Read more»

New Blue Rhino leader among Ferrellgas executive changes Posted on 13 Mar 2017 in the News categories.

Ferrellgas announced executive leadership changes and appointments, including a new head of its Blue Rhino cylinder exchange division. Read more»

Propane in line to benefit from emissions-violations settlements Posted on 13 Mar 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Volkswagen’s emissions-violations settlements could put propane on fast track. Read more»

Bergquist announces ownership change Posted on 08 Mar 2017 in the News categories.

Bob and Linda Barry have assumed full ownership of Bergquist Inc. after purchasing the remaining shares from previous majority shareholders Larry and Joyce Hinkley, the wholesale propane equipment distributor announced. Read more»

PERC announces staff realignment Posted on 23 Feb 2017 in the News categories.

PERC says its staff changes are due in part to the retirement of Jim Harris, its longtime CFO and vice president of administration, and the work of a strategic task force that reviewed its objectives. Read more»

Korn/Ferry leading PERC’s CEO search Posted on 22 Feb 2017 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has retained Los Angeles-based Korn/Ferry International to conduct its search for a new president and CEO. Read more»

Uncovering the propane industry’s Rising Leaders Posted on 16 Feb 2017 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Our new initiative uncovers propane’s best and brightest young leaders. Read more»