Propane retailers and partners share their thoughts on the LP Gas Growth Summit

October 14, 2025 By LP Gas 0 Comments

▶ Retailers

“This is always a great way to stay on top of what’s going on in the industry with vendors. So just at this meeting, I’ve been very excited about some of the opportunities that are available to us for bobtails, crane trucks and even software. I attended back in 2017 and actually got my current software system there.”

– Chris Caywood, Caywood Propane Gas

“It seemed like a very good opportunity to do some networking, maybe learn about some products that we’re unaware of, that we don’t see on a day-to-day basis. … I’ve learned about a lot of things that are out there that in our small town in New Mexico, we don’t see. So, it’s broadened my horizons and opened my eyes to a lot of things.”

– Carl Fox, Cross Country Propane

“It’s a great opportunity to network with different people, find the latest and greatest technology and see where the industry is headed. With it being basically free to retailers, I don’t know why anyone would not want to take advantage of it. It’s a great atmosphere. I encourage you to take heed and come enjoy it.”

– Brandon Hewett, J&J Gas Service

“I would tell people, if they’re questioning whether they should come [to the Growth Summit], they should definitely come. … We are already using some of the [partners] that are here. It’s still worth it. It’s great to have the face-to-face time. It gives you the real opportunity to talk about what you already have with [that partner], where improvements could be made, the new things that they’re offering that have changed.”

– Tammy Scribner, Premier Propane

“I’ve started a new propane platform, and I’ve jokingly said that I’m like a kid in a toy store – I need one of everything. As you start something new [and] you’re building a platform, there’s opportunities to take on new products and things like that. I’ve been doing this for 34 years. I have an idea of what I want, but coming here is opening my eyes to new opportunities, new vendors, creating new relationships. So, it was important for me to get here and start really building the future of what I’m trying to do with Reliable Energy.”

– Sean Daugherty, Reliable Energy Partners

▶ Partners

“The opportunity to meet new people that are also looking to expand their business in the propane industry is very valuable. We’ve made some great contacts here, and we appreciate the opportunity to be here.”

– Gary Winemaster, Nexio

“This is my first time. I like it. In my role, I do a lot of demos with customers, and it’s really fun to have a sit-down with customers without a lot of the distractions – to have the door closed, no phone calls, no office interruptions. It’s really good to hear what their concerns are and where we can help them improve their business. It’s a cool experience.”

– Billy Ward, Cargas Systems

“The LP Gas Summit is probably my favorite event of the year. It’s an extremely well-run event. Being able to meet [the propane marketers], spend time with them and really engage and listen to what they are seeing in the market is extremely valuable. We always go back with ideas on how to be a better company, how to be a better service and how to be better at our job and serving the industry.”

– Robert Kenney, Metsa

“We love the summit. This is our second year here. We were so excited last year, in 2024, when we were talking to the different propane companies, they were saying, ‘This is the best conference I’ve ever been to.’ We’re always excited to meet new propane companies, and we always have great conversations and really enjoy the 20-minute ‘speed dating activities’ that we have.”

– Ashley Campbell, Warm Thoughts Communications