LP Gas, February 2018
ALEXANDRIA CESENA Ted Johnson Propane Essentials Age 32 controller at Ted Johnson Propane in Baldwin Park California Years in the industry 8 How did you get your start in the propane industry I grew up in our family business so my whole life all Ive ever known were propane tanks and propane conventions scheduled around great family vacations As a kid after school I would sit in the lunchroom and work on homework Or drive the propanepowered go kart around the yard as a distraction When I was 15 years old I got a workers permit so I could earn money working at the company I would help answer phones write up gas tickets in the yard with my grandpa match invoices to customers statements lick and stuff envelops whatever I could to earn some extra cash However I truly got my start after I completed college There was a temporary receptionist job available so I took it not expecting to still be here eight years later Since then Ive really learned a lot about our business the product we sell and the propane industry What is your vision for growing your company and how can you make that vision become a reality I believe our growth comes from welltrained happy employees So trying to find good people who want to work and take pride in what they do has been key to our success Over the last couple of years I have been able to interview and hire our staff and Im really proud of their effort to get to know our customers offer good customer service through relationships and spread the word about the benefits of propane How can the propane industry prosper in the coming years We need to educate the public on the vast uses and benefits of propane This RISING LEADERS The industrys audience needs to recognize propanes diverse applications Cesena says 42 LPGas February 2018 www LPGasmagazine com PHOTO COURTESY OF TED JOHNSON PROPANE
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