Business development director to speak at 2025 Growth Summit

Bert Warner, the director of commercial business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), will address propane marketer decision-makers and industry partners as a featured speaker at this year’s 10th LP Gas Growth Summit, set for Sept. 9-11 in Orlando, Florida.

As the director of commercial business development at PERC, Warner is the chief architect of the commercial portfolio, leading efforts to maximize propane awareness and gallon sales across diverse commercial markets.

Warner spearheads the formulation and execution of market strategies aimed at ensuring that decision-makers specify propane-powered equipment and appliances for commercial construction and operations, including water heating, power generation, CHP and HVAC systems. Through meticulous planning and diligent execution, he ensures the successful launch of new products while maintaining and expanding existing market segments.

Warner joined PERC in 2024 with more than 20 years of business development experience across various industries.

“We’re excited to welcome Bert to the Growth Summit,” says LP Gas Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson. “I’ve heard Bert speak several times since he’s been in the propane industry. I’ve really enjoyed his presentations and the way he delivers them. His knowledge of the technology out there today and the opportunities available to propane marketers, combined with his dry sense of humor as he leads these sessions, make for an enjoyable and enlightening experience.”

The LP Gas Growth Summit is a unique event that brings propane company decision-makers and industry partners to Reunion Resort for one-on-one business meetings, education and other networking opportunities – all with the goal of helping propane marketers learn ways to diversify their offerings, improve efficiencies and grow gallons.

Growth Summit partners provide a variety of products, equipment and services to the industry. Those participating so far this year are ADD Systems; Anova; Cargas; Gray, Gray & Gray; IPS; Legacy Energy Consulting; LP Cylinder Service; Metsa; Mopeka; Nexio; One-Tank; Otodata; PDI Technologies; Precise Alternative Fleet Solutions; Quality Steel; Rural Computer Consultants; Tiger Payment Solutions; Warm Thoughts Communications; Westmor; and Worthington Enterprises.

Some complimentary participation packages remain for propane marketers interested in attending this year’s Growth Summit. Marketers can contact Richesson at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or complete an application on the Growth Summit webpage. Partners interested in attending this year’s event can contact Brian Kanaba, LP Gas brand manager, at bkanaba@northcoastmedia.net.

For more information about the Growth Summit, visit lpgasgrowthsummit.com.