Ohio Propane Gas Association Committees 2025-2027

AUTOGAS/NEW TECHNOLOGIES

To focus on the propane autogas industry and related new technology.
Chair: Gary Bozigar, Bergquist

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.
Chair: John Hutchison, Prism Propane Services of Ohio

CONVENTION

This committee plans the annual convention and decides upon future meeting locations.
Chair: Diana Vick, Collett Propane

EDUCATION

It is the responsibility of this committee to consider and develop industry training schools.
Chair: Mike Sharkey, The Energy Cooperative

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

This committee is charged with becoming actively involved in all legislation and regulations, which affects the propane gas industry in Ohio.
Chair: Chris Buschur, McMahan's Bottle Gas

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.
Chair: Mike McCoun, Bergquist

OHIO PERC Board of Directors

Ohio Propane Education & Research Council
Chair: Ralph Arrick, Arrick's Propane

OHIO PROPANE PAC

Administers and operates Ohio propane industry political action committee, including fundraising, record keeping and reporting to appropriate state agencies regarding receipts and contributions. Decides upon recommended contributions to Ohio legislators and policy makers from the OPGA lobbyist professionals. Attends legislative receptions and functions under the direction of the OPGA lobbyists. Supports the OPGA Government Affairs Committee as needed.
Chair: Butch Carper, Rutland Bottle Gas

PROPANE AWARENESS & COMMUNICATIONS

This committee is charged with developing the strategy, plans and programs that communicate and promote the propane industry to propane consumers and the public at-large throughout Ohio.
Chair: Josh Green, Arrick's Propane

SCHOLARSHIP

Establishes guidelines for granting scholarships and recommends funding mechanism for the association's scholarship program.
Chair: Kaley McCoy, Prism Propane Services of Ohio

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.
Chair: Ken Epling, C Three Logistics