Blue Star Gas Announces New Power Division, Named 2020 Kohler Dealer of the Year – West Region

SANTA ROSA (July 12, 2021) – Blue Star Gas was named Kohler’s Dealer of the Year – West Region, a distinction given based on company sales, a commitment to service, a respectable reputation in their community, and a willingness to go the extra mile for end users. Blue Star Gas—a Titanium Kohler generator dealer—was selected from a pool of over 650 dealers in the West Region.

Over the past few years, wildfires, public safety power-shutoffs, and other grid stability issues have driven more consumers to prioritize and invest in backup power. Blue Star Gas has responded by training their sales and service team to sell, install and service Kohler’s generator line. They are also providing power options for the rental industry, as well as other off-grid applications.

“We are honored, grateful, and humbled to be recognized by Kohler for this award,” said Mark Leitman, director of power division at Blue Star Gas. “Our distributor, Bay City Electric Works, has been critical in helping us develop expertise in this space through training and product support. We’ve learned a lot in a short period of time and have already provided peace of mind and energy security to hundreds of customers as a result.”

Additionally, Jeff Stewart, president of Blue Star Gas, has announced the launch of a new power division, which will provide an increased focus on the growth and improvement of services in this sector.  According to Stewart, “The division, led by Leitman, will expand current generator sales while exploring products that integrate battery storage and hybrid systems capable of off-grid power, combining the elements of solar, battery storage and generators.” 

“Into the future, we’ll also seek opportunities to deploy other new power technologies, from combined cooling heat and power (CCHP) to fuel cell technology,” he said.

“We anticipate bringing on new products under this category, which currently consists of backup and prime power generators,” Leitman said. “Ultimately, the division is a natural extension of the work we’ve been doing as a company since 1938. We have always strived to find innovative solutions to meet our customer’s needs. Generators, CCHP, fuel cells, or other technologies that primarily use propane will be our focus.”