NJPGA director remembered as ‘real-life Superwoman’
October 6, 2022 By Ellen Kriz
Katina Pearl-Blando, executive director of the New Jersey Propane Gas Association (NJPGA), died at the age of 51 after a four-year battle with cancer.
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In memoriam: ADD Systems VP advanced petroleum software
June 9, 2022 By Jesse Khalil
Mark Collins, ADD Systems vice president of ADD South, died May 5, at the age of 70, after a seven-year battle with cancer.
Read More Thomas Cadenhead led full career in LPG
June 8, 2022 By Danielle Pesta
Longtime propane industry veteran Thomas Cadenhead died April 4 at the age of 87.
Read More Kenneth Koeller left family legacy
June 7, 2022 By Danielle Pesta
The propane industry recently lost longtime leader Kenneth Koeller of Bergen County, New Jersey, who died on April 14 at the age of 90.
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Doug Auxier found success through his industry involvement
May 17, 2022 By Brian Richesson
Doug Auxier, who ascended from his family propane business in Batavia, Ohio, to become an industry leader at the state, regional and national levels, died May 15 at the age of 73.
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Bill Young: ‘The guy who always found a way’
April 7, 2022 By Brian Richesson
Bill Young, who wielded his engineering expertise in the gas industries for more than half a century, died April 1. He was 81.
Read More In memoriam: John Wallace and Robert Blackwell
November 8, 2021 By Danielle Pesta
The propane industry recently lost two leaders: LP Gas Hall of Famer John Wallace of Long Beach, California, and Independent Propane’s Robert Blackwell of Evergreen, Colorado.
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Industry leader celebrated for commitment to service
January 14, 2021 By Ellen Kriz
Thomas Everett “Tuck” Perkins – father of Propane Education & Research Council President Tucker Perkins – devoted his entire career to Commonwealth Propane.
Read More Blue Star Gas chairman leaves legacy of innovation
December 16, 2020 By Ellen Kriz
Bill Stewart, chairman and second-generation owner of Blue Star Gas, died at his home in Santa Rosa, California, at the age of 93.
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Former president, CEO demonstrated leadership, dedication
October 13, 2020 By Carly Bemer
Michael Dunn, former president and CEO of Suburban Propane, died at the age of 71. He worked at the company for 17 years before retiring in 2014.
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