Missouri Propane Gas Association selects upcoming board of directors

The Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) selected its board of directors for the upcoming year. The recognition took place during the organization’s board meeting in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Local representatives serving on the MPGA board of directors are:

Executive Committee

(Terms expire July 2026)

• President: Mark Porth, CHS; Lawson.
• Vice president: Samantha Johnson, Reed Oil; Doniphan.
• Treasurer: Tom Procter, MFA Oil; Columbia.
• Past president chair: Derek Poe, MPSC; Strafford.
• Membership chair: Kevin Salley, Salley’s Propane; Bates City.

Directors

(Senior terms expire July 2026, Junior 2027)

• NPGA state director: Brian Brooks, Brooks Gas; Marshfield.
• Region 1 senior: Tim Peach, Pinnacle Propane; Quincy, Illinois.
• Region 1 junior: John Brokes, Big River Oil; Hannibal.
• Region 2 senior: Kent Boeckman, ThompsonGas, Cameron.
• Region 2 junior: Steve Jenkins, Jenkins Propane; Tina.
• Region 3 senior: Bill Jung, MFA; Gravois Mills.
• Region 3 junior: Nick Goodrich, Goodrich Gas; Crocker.
• Region 4 senior: Brad Marshall, Barry County Coop; Exeter.
• Region 4 junior: Denis Dreiling, MFA Oil; Rogersville.
• Region 5 senior: Mitch Dane, Chilton Oil; Salem.
• Region 5 junior: Roger Hoff, Hoff Brothers; Perryville.

Associate directors

(Senior terms expire July 2026, junior 2027)

• Senior: Jared Ballard, Nixon & Lindstrom; Springfield.
• Senior: Caleb Warner, Bergquist; Blue Springs.
• Junior: Eron Ferguson, Fairbank Equipment; Wichita, Kansas.
• Junior: Ron Keeling, LPG Ventures; Kearney.

The MPGA is a nonprofit trade association organized to promote the safe and efficient use of propane. According to the U.S. Census, about 9 percent of Missouri’s households use propane for heating, hot water and cooking. Propane is also widely used in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and transportation in Missouri.

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