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FEBRUARY 21, 2020
 
  IN THE LEAD
 
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Ranking the Top Propane Retailers
 
LP Gas' annual listing ranks the largest retail propane companies in the United States, measured by 2019 gallon sales. Learn more about each Top Retailer or scroll through the overall, multi-state and single-state independent rankings.
 
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  CLOSER LOOK: RISING LEADERS
 
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2020 LP Gas Rising Leaders
 
Now in its fourth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative aims to recognize the bright, young leaders working in the propane industry today. Get to know the 2020 class.
 
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Women, young leaders see new opportunities in propane industry
 
In an industry that values fresh ideas and hard work, women and up-and-coming leaders are thriving. Learn what these leaders have to say about workforce opportunities and the future of the propane industry.
 
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Young Gassers to launch 30 under 30 program
 
The International Association of Young Gassers is launching a 30 under 30 program for 2020. The program is aimed at recognizing the top young professionals in the propane industry. Learn more about the initiative.
 
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  PEOPLE NEWS
 
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Bergquist promotes four to new leadership roles
 
Bergquist Inc. promoted Lauren Clark to president and appointed three other employees to new roles: Bob Barry, CFO; Joe Montroy, vice president of sales; and Scott Biggs, director of outside sales.
 
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Autogas business development director among PERC hires
 
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) added four staff members to its business development and industry relations units, including Stephen Whaley as the new director of autogas business development.
 
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Matrix promotes three, hires analyst
 
Matrix Capital Markets Group, an independent investment bank, promoted several members and added a new team member.
 
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Gray, Gray & Gray elects partner, hires strategic business planner
 
Gray, Gray & Gray, a certified public accounting and advisory firm based in Canton, Massachusetts, elected a new partner and hired a strategic business planning director.
 
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MTankCo manager retires after 40 years in the propane industry
 
MTankCo Supply in Southaven, Mississippi, celebrates the retirement of Terry Smith. Smith contributed more than 40 years of service to the industry.
 
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Jomar Valve adds marketing manager
 
Jomar Valve hired Kristina Howes as its new marketing manager. Howes will be responsible for driving the company’s marketing strategy.
 
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VFG mourns sudden death of sales vice president
 
Veteran of the equipment lease financing industry Alan “Al” Gerber, 68, died suddenly on Jan. 18 while attending a sales team meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
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Remembering award winner, Hall of Famer Sam McTier
 
Propane industry veteran Sam McTier, 93, died on Jan. 11 in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he was a longtime resident.
 
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CHS Inc. selects executive vice president and CFO
 
CHS Inc. named Olivia Nelligan as its new executive vice president and CFO. Nelligan brings more than 20 years of experience as a global finance leader and business partner.
 
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ThompsonGas acquires All American Propane
 
ThompsonGas, headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, acquired All American Propane, a propane provider in Yakima, Washington. Learn more about ThompsonGas’ growth in the Northwest.
 
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Blossman Gas expands Southeast operations
 
Blossman Gas purchased Stateline Gas in Ranburne, Alabama, and Youmans Gas & Oil in Hollywood, South Carolina, expanding its presence in the Southeast.
 
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SHV Energy, Oberon Fuels partner to reduce LPG’s carbon footprint
 
Oberon Fuels and SHV Energy are partnering to accelerate the use of rDME to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation fuel, including propane autogas. Learn what the technology could mean for the future of the industry.
 
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Empire Gas, Liquilux Gas organize brigades to assist earthquake victims
 
Empire Gas Co. and Liquilux Gas Corp. organized two brigades to assist victims of an earthquake that shook southern Puerto Rico. Find out how the island was affected and what the companies did to help.
 
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  POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM
 
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Success stories of past propane state executives
 
Amid the challenges state associations face, the past executives of the New York Propane Gas Association and the Propane Gas Association of New England saw solutions.
 
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  INDUSTRY VOICES
 
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Autogas leader chooses ‘quality of life’ over life on the road
 
Michael Taylor’s decision to end his nearly eight years as the director of autogas business development at the Propane Education & Research Council – the last 12 in the propane industry – and walk away from a full-time career was based on lifestyle, perspective and timing.
 
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  PRODUCT SHOWCASE
 
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ValvTect, Better Diesel partner on winterized diesel catalyst
 
ValvTect, in partnership with Better Diesel FBC Inc., helped Better Diesel launch its line of fuel borne catalyst (FBC) with Diesel Guard antigel deicer fuel additive products.
 
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  VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
 
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2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference
 
See what Tucker Perkins, Dave Latourell, Paula Laney and Chris Wagner had to say about the most pressing safety and educational initiatives at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.
 
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PERC highlights safety training, CETP updates at conference
 
National Safety & Trainer’s Conference topics of discussion ranged from the most effective ways to train for propane emergencies to federal regulatory and code updates, but the topic that piqued the most interest was the updated Certified Employee Training Program (CETP).
 
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  LP GAS HALL OF FAME
 
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LP Gas to honor Class of 2020 in Nashville
 
The LP Gas Hall of Fame will honor its first woman and three other inductees April 5 in Nashville, Tennessee, prior to the NPGA Propane Expo. Learn more about the 2020 class.
 
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  LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT
 
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Attend the LP Gas Growth Summit
 
The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities. This year's event will be held Sept. 21-23 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. Find out more and apply for the event.
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
2020 Propane Suppliers Guide lists top LPG product sources
 
The 2020 Propane Suppliers Guide from LP Gas magazine is a directory of the propane industry’s top product sources.
 
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New rail terminals help address propane storage needs, logistics
 
Much of the propane industry recalls early 2014, when the U.S. Department of Transportation issued regional hours-of-service orders, designed to alleviate U.S. product shortages and allow transporters to move propane more freely through affected areas.
 
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PlasMerica focuses efforts on renewable propane
 
PlasMerica, a California technology company, developed and continues to improve a process that converts methane gas into clean, renewable propane. Learn more about the technology.
 
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