Industry leaders on what propane means to America

July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. How does the propane industry reflect and fit into the history of this country? What does propane mean to America?

“For 250 years, America has been powered by innovation, independence and resilience. Propane reflects all three, an American-made energy source that continues to help families, businesses, farmers and communities thrive today and into the future.”

– Christina Armentano, Executive Vice President & COO, Paraco Gas, Rye Brook, New York

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“Propane has always gone where America needed it most – carrying energy to farms, families and frontiers long before the grid ever arrived, and showing up safely for communities when it matters.”

– Michelle Bimson Maggi, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Ferrellgas, Liberty, Missouri

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“The propane industry isn’t glamorous, and it isn’t supposed to be. It represents family-owned companies that know your first name and are just helping neighbors heat their house and put a hot meal on the table.”

– Dustin Delay, Vice President, Cost Management Solutions, Houston, Texas

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“On the 250th anniversary of the United States, we can reflect back on the exploration and discovery of carbon-based energy sources, including propane, and the ‘freedom’ that propane has given us to live, work and play everywhere in the United States for over 100 years.”

– Tom Jaenicke, Propane Specialist, ATomiK Creative Solutions, Charlevoix, Michigan

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