Tarantin adds Florida sales rep
February 18, 2015 By LP Gas
Tarantin Industries Inc. hired Steve Lewis to serve as its Florida sales representative. Lewis has 25 years of…
Read More Ferrellgas CFO resigns
January 29, 2015 By LP Gas
Ferrellgas Partners announced that Ryan VanWinkle, executive vice president and CFO, resigned from his position to pursue other…
Read More NGL Energy Partners adds member to board of directors
January 28, 2015 By LP Gas
NGL Energy Partners appointed James Collingsworth as an independent director on its board of directors. Collingsworth will also…
Read More Enterprise Products makes three promotions
December 22, 2014 By LP Gas
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced the board of directors of its general partner has elected Craig W. Murray…
Read More Your risk of criminal liability
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The phrase corporate criminals evokes images of the high-profile financial meltdowns at Enron, Worldcom and Tyco, as well as the subsequent convictions of those corporations’ top executives. Criminal liability and jail time are not just reserved for jet-setting executives at Fortune 500 companies, however. Managers in the oil, gas and propane industries face the potential for civil and criminal sanctions from a wide variety of state and federal statutes. Given the often-complex web of laws governing these industries, well-meaning executives can find their company, or themselves, subject to criminal prosecution.
Read More Safety Angels Where Commerce Fears to Tread
January 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston
In the Frank Capra classic It’s a Wonderful Life, an angel is sent down to shepherd and protect one of the flock. Through insight and intervention, Clarence the angel earns his wings by looking out for George Bailey, a man who has lost sight of his priorities and purpose.
Read More Sweet dreams and safe results
August 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Because of the nature of my work, I am exposed to many nightmares when it comes to propane accidents. I see the press releases citing injuries, inaccurately stating probable cause, quoting innuendo from neighbors and trying the case in the media.
Read More Summer’s most important priority
July 1, 2007 By Randy Doyle
Every business – regardless of size – needs to stop from its busy daily schedule in order to reflect on its performance and to plan for the future. It’s simply good business to periodically ask yourself, How are we doing? What can we do better? What are our goals?
Read More Driving your business
March 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Along with trucking industry-equivalent pay and benefits, professional drivers want up-to-date rigs, respect and open communication channels with management and the dispatching staff. As a nationwide shortage of drivers threatens fleet-efficiency throughout many trucking-oriented businesses, propane companies have an advantage in that many road-warriors also have a strong desire to be home at night.
Read More Synergize your management team
August 1, 2004 By LP Gas
When you combine the right people, assets and capital in just the right combination, you can create a value that is much greater than the sum of its parts.
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