Ohio Propane Gas Association Committees 2020-2021
AUTOGAS/NEW TECHNOLOGIES
To focus on the propane autogas industry and related new technology.
| Gary Bozigar | Bergquist, Inc. | Chair |
| Mike Walters | Superior Energy Systems | Vice Chair |
| Brian Buschur | McMahan's Bottle Gas | |
| Butch Carper | Rutland Bottle Gas | |
| Derek Dalling | Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Frank Edwards | Coles Energy | |
| Mike Hayden | Co-Alliance | |
| Tracey Lemmon | Lemmco | |
| Tyler McCormick | Collett Propane, Inc. | |
| Barry Neagles | Growmark | |
| Jane Newton | Collett Propane, Inc. | |
| Kevin Reynolds | Prism Propane | |
| Joe Ross | Communications & Research | Consultant |
| Kathy Schaefer | Communications & Research | Consultant |
CODE/SAFETY
It is the responsibility of this committee to keep abreast of changes in the Code, to review and make recommendations for possible changes in the Code, maintain communication with Ohio regulatory agencies and assist in interpreting regulations, and respond to members' questions regarding specific sections of the Code.
| John Hutchinson | Prism Propane | Chair |
| Bill Barger | Central Ohio Farmers Co-op | |
| Jerry Belknap | Bergquist, Inc. | |
| Butch Carper | Rutland Bottle Gas | |
| Jack Cramer | Consolidated | |
| Derek Dalling | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Matt Drennen | OE Meyer Co. | |
| Ken Dubay | Marshall Excelsior | |
| Allen Dunlap | Marshall Excelsior | |
| Krista Filous | John Rosbough Trucking | |
| Jake House | Hometown Comfort | |
| Jared Lusk | Duncan Oil | |
| Chris Parker | Consolidated | |
| Jerry Schimmel | P3 Safety Compliance | |
| Roger Stewart | Consolidated Gas | |
| Mike Tartaglia | Marshall Excelsior | |
| Mark Vanco | Duncan Oil |
CONVENTION
This committee plans the annual convention.
| Diana Vick | Collett Propane | Chair |
| Dave Archer | Trinity Containers, LLC | Vice Chair |
| Bill Barger | Central Ohio Farmers Co-op | |
| Eric Brandt | CHS, Inc. | |
| Rosie Buschur | McMahan's Bottle Gas | |
| Kim Godlewski | IPS Equipment | |
| David Lowe | Pro Image Communications | |
| Jane Newton | Collett Propane | |
| Geri Root | Kindsvatter, Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
EDUCATION
It is the responsibility of this committee to consider and develop industry training schools.
| Mike Sharkey | The Energy Cooperative | Chair |
| Dale Aldrich | Bergquist, Inc. | Vice Chair |
| Loren Brubaker | Hometown LP | |
| Tony Ewald | Auxier Gas, Inc. | |
| Mark Fuelling | Gas Equipment Company | |
| Josh Greene | Arrick's Propane | |
| Don Heller | Bergquist, Inc. | |
| Bob Herron | Safety, Training & More, LLC | Consultant |
| Geri Root | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Mike Walters | Superior Energy Systems, Ltd. |
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
This committee is charged with becoming actively involved in all legislation and regulations, which affects the propane gas industry in Ohio.
| Chris Buscher | McMahan's Bottle Gas | Chair |
| Ralph Arrick | Arrick’s Propane | |
| Alex Boehnke | Ohio Council of Retail Merchants | Consultant |
| Bill Coy | Rutland Bottle Gas, Inc. | |
| Bruce Jaynes | Consolidated Gas | |
| Rob Reed | Blue Flame | |
| Marcia Stahl | Prism Propane | |
| Craig Wood | OE Meyer |
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
The major function of this committee is to respond to requests for membership information and to enlist new members of the association.
Membership services committee members should always contact new members and is to call and invite marketers to quarterly meetings.
| Mike McCoun | Bergquist, Inc. | Chair |
| Dave Bertelsen | Matheson Tri-Gas/VNG | |
| Derek Dalling | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Ryan Diguiseppe | Ray Energy | |
| DeAnn Driscoll | DiTech Testing | |
| Pat Houser | Signature Truck Services | |
| Trina Miller | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates | Consultant |
| Chad Newsome | Worthington Cylinders | |
| Trina Miller | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Aaron Roe | Matheson Tri Gas | |
| John Simcox | Superior Plus | |
| Mike Vigliotti | Bergquist, Inc. | |
| Nate Weisenburger | The General Agency | |
| Dave Wright | IPS Equipment |
SCHOLARSHIP
Establishes guidelines for granting scholarships and recommends funding mechanism for the association's scholarship program.
| Brian Buschur | McMahan’s Bottle Gas | Chair |
| Bob Herron | Safety, Training & More, LLC | Vice Chair |
| Rosie Buschur | McMahan's Bottle Gas | |
| Derek Dalling | Kindsvatter Dalling & Associates, Inc. | Consultant |
| Ben Haeberle | Paul Akers | |
| Mike Taylor | Becks Suppliers | |
| Diana Vick | Collett Propane, Inc. |
TRANSPORTATION
The two major functions of this committee concern involvement with the general efficiency and economy of transporting propane gas, and to provide technical input to communities where HAZMAT transportation ordinances are being considered.
| Ken Epling | Grammer Industries | Chair |
| Josh Arrick | Arrick’s Propane | Vice Chair |
| Bill Barger | Central Ohio Farmers Co-op | |
| Joe Buschur | McMahan's Bottle Gas | |
| Stephanie Davis | DHT Logistics | |
| Patrick Halpin | Vertrax | |
| Joe Henry | Crestwood | |
| Lance Vasquez | C Three Logistics | |
| Gary Veith | Schilling Propane |
