LP Gas, April 2017

MARKETING MIX laundry appliances isnt such a bad idea after all Cooking More than 90 percent of all housing units have use of both an oven and a cooktop for cooking purposes There are 54 million propane homes that use propane for cooking leaving 64 million about 54 percent of all propane homes that use electricity for cooking Here again are opportunities for propane companies to promote and PEOPLE Ferrellgas Blue Rhino Geoffrey L Berger is now the head of the companys Blue Rhino propane cylinder exchange division He was also appointed to the executive committee of the general partner Berger joined Ferrellgas as executive vice president of Blue Rhino and senior vice president of Ferrellgas He acted as an independent consultant prior to joining Ferrellgas Berger replaces Tod D Brown president of Blue Rhino and an executive vice president of the general partner who resigned in January The company says Brown will serve in an advisory role through Jan 31 2018 Also Ferrellgas announced additional appointments to its executive committee They are Trent D Hampton senior vice president of legal and risk Randy V Schott senior vice president of retail operations and Daniel Giannini president of Bridger Logistics LLC The leadership changes we announced earlier this year are going to reap significant benefits says James E Ferrell chairman and interim president and CEO in the companys second quarter fiscal report released March 9 Dan Giannini at Bridger and Geoff Berger at Blue Rhino are going to drive growth and improved results In addition Randy Schott a 28 year veteran of Ferrellgas and senior vice president in charge of our large retail propane business has also instilled a sell propane cooking appliances or to partner with someone who does Growing gallons never seems easy whether you are seeking organic growth through adding new customers or working the retention side to preserve and grow what you already have I know most of you are coming off a warmerthan normal winter and propane companies in this situation have historically considered the marketing portion of growth mindset in his people Morale in the company could not be higher Ray Murray Inc Kevin Bayley was named regional sales manager Bayley will be responsible for growing the companys propane equipment hearth and outdoor living products business in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont According to the company Bayley worked most recently in the bulk plant construction business Bayley takes over the territory from Larry Doughty who recently retired Targa Resources Corp Robert Muraro was appointed as executive vice president of commercial at the company Muraro first joined Targa in August 2004 as a director of business development and has since served in roles of increasing responsibility Most recently Muraro served as Targas senior vice president of commercial and business development Prior to joining Targa Muraro worked at ABN Amro in its energy investment banking group Chesapeake Utilities Corp James F Moriarty was promoted from vice president to senior vice president of the company and its subsidiaries including Sharp Energy one of the largest propane companies their budget as the last to grow and first to go Considering the opportunities outlined here maybe it is time to consider a different approach LPG Tom Jaenicke is vice president of propane marketing services at Warm Thoughts Communications providing solutions for the energy services industry He can be reached at tjaenicke@ warmthoughts com or 810 252 7855 in the Mid Atlantic Moriarty who also serves as Chesapeake Utilities general counsel and corporate secretary joined the company in 2015 He Moriarty oversees the companys legal affairs and leads its security council and risk management committees Moriarty has more than 25 years of experience representing companies on diverse energy projects Previously he served as a partner at Locke Lord LLP and Fulbright Jaworski LLP both international law firms with offices in Washington D C Moriarty is a trusted leader who has earned the respect and confidence of our team our business partners and stakeholders throughout our service territories says Michael McMasters president and CEO at Chesapeake Utilities Omaha Standard Palfinger Keith Ball was named the regional sales manager for the companys south central territory According to the company Ball will be responsible for the Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas markets He will work closely with the companys distribution partners and customers Ball has worked in the work truck industry for more than 20 years and will report to Brian Heffron national sales manager Berger www LPGasmagazine com April 2017 LPGas 23