Roldan. Photo courtesy of Rodney Choice.

Rick Roldan’s NPGA exit interview

June 14, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Rick Roldan prepares to transition the National Propane Gas Association’s top post to a “new generation of leadership.”

This article is tagged with Chris Earhart, David Lugar, Dixie Gas & Oil, Gary France, Glenn Saunders, Jim Bertelsmeyer, Milford Therrell, national propane gas association, NPGA, Rick Roldan, Stuart Weidie and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Inter-Island Propane is located in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Photo courtesy of Inter-Island Propane.

LPG Spotlight: Inter-Island Propane

June 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Servicing customers off the coast of Washington is ‘a way of life’ for two islanders who recently ventured into the propane industry.

This article is tagged with cargas, Donny Galt, Inter-Island Propane, Jimmie Lawson, Joe McCarthy, Lopez Island, LPG Spotlight, San Juan Island, San Juan Islands, Tank Utility and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: LP Gas Job’s Jim Stein

June 11, 2019 By LP Gas

LPGasJob’s Jim Stein talks with LP Gas about attracting military veterans to the propane industry, employee benefits and more.

This article is tagged with amerigas, CalGas, Jim Stein, LPGasJobs, LPGASJOBS.com, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured

safety placard 1075. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Strategy is key to effective safety training

June 6, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner offers tips to propane marketers for developing an effective training program that is worth the investment.

This article is tagged with propane safety, randy warner, safety, safety first, Warner C3H8 Consulting LLC and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

Preparing your business for a possible sale should start years before exploring options. Photo: iStock.com/peopleimages

Driving towards the sale of your propane operation

June 4, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

The time is now to start increasing the value of your propane company before a potential buyer looks into a possible acquisition.

This article is tagged with 2018-19 acquisition activity, Gary Papay, Gray Gray & Gray LLP, Joe McCarthy, M&A, Marty Kirshner, Mergers & acquisitions, The Oil & Gas Advisor and posted in Current Issue, Featured

2018-19 merger & acquisition activity

June 4, 2019 By LP Gas

Take a look at the M&A activity LP Gas magazine reported on over the last 12 months.

This article is tagged with 2018-19 merger & acquisition activity, AmeriGas Propane, Cetane Associates, EDP, Energy Distribution Partners, Ferrellgas, M&A Activity, Mergers & acquisitions, paraco gas, suburban propane, Superior Plus and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Key details about the driver of the tractor-trailer were revealed during the case. Photo: iStock.com/ThomasShanahan

A teaching moment on trucking accidents

May 29, 2019 By John McCoy

A $100 million trucking verdict sheds light on the importance of training drivers and steps to take in the event of an accident.

This article is tagged with CDL drivers, drivers, FTS International, hiring, john v. mccoy, Joshua Patterson, legal column, safety, training and posted in Current Issue, Featured

DeCarli's Propane donated tanks and fuel to those California residents effected by wildfires. Photo courtesy of DeCarli’s Propane

LPG Spotlight: DeCarli’s Propane

May 17, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

DeCarli’s Propane, a California propane retailer, aids those affected by wildfires with tank and fuel donations.

This article is tagged with Alex DeCarli, Camp Fire wildfire, Campaign Propane: Operation Warmth, DeCarli's Propane, Jocelyn Cronin, LPG Spotlight: DeCarli's Propane, National Victim Support Network and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The oil and gas shale boom has made propane more cost competitive with electricity. Photo by Harris Baker.

Calling propane businesses to prepare for the road ahead

May 15, 2019 By Randy Doyle and Mike Sloan

ICF’s Mike Sloan and propane industry veteran Randy Doyle explain why it’s time for propane retailers to prioritize and plan for the industry’s future.

This article is tagged with autogas, gallons forecast, HVAC, ICF, industry analysis, Mike Sloan, national propane gas association, NPGA, PERC, propane education & research council, propane prices, Randy Doyle and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Clark, far right, working in the Caribbean during a bobtail training event. He says working in the propane industry has taken him around the world. Photo courtesy of Tom Clark

Propane Personality: RMPA’s Tom Clark

May 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with Tom Clark, the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association

This article is tagged with Intermountain Truck Rebuilders, Mountain States LP Gas Co., Propane Personality, Propane Personality: RMPA's Tom Clark, RMPA, Rocky Mountain Propane Association, Tom Clark, Utah LP Gas Board, Western Propane Storage and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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