NYPGA tabs next executive director

The New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) hired Bruce Whitney as its new executive director.

Whitney

Whitney has held senior management roles focused in marketing, training, business development and client retention for energy and energy equipment since 1999, most notably as director of marketing at gas equipment wholesaler Ray Murray Inc. and as senior director at Unitil electric and gas utility in its Usource energy management and procurement division. He also co-founded a Vermont business association.

Whitney has enjoyed long involvement with the NYPGA as a member, show exhibitor and active participant on the Legislative Committee.

“We are looking forward to the energy, creativity and organization that Bruce will bring to our association,” says Ehrhart Energy’s Bill Overbaugh, president of the association. “Over the next few months, Bruce intends to make the rounds and meet all of the members. In the meantime, I encourage you to reach out and introduce yourselves to him, and share any thoughts and ideas you might have.”

NYPGA is a member-focused organization providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in New York. The NYPGA focuses on education, networking, representing the interests of New York’s propane businesses to the government and assisting members in remaining current on important regulations in the propane industry.