BPN Announces the 2026 Industry Innovators Finalists

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Butane-Propane News has announced the six individuals named as the 2026 BPN Industry Innovators finalists.

The BPN Industry Innovators contest was designed to showcase the trailblazers propelling propane into the future. The six finalists selected for this year’s class are:

• M. Douglas Dagan, senior vice president of renewable energy at Suburban Propane
• Todd Jones, director of education at the Illinois Propane Gas Association
• Christian Levac, president of Propane Levac
• Jen O’Brian, director of innovation at Worthington Enterprises
• Arthur Ravo, director at Synergy Commodity
• Brian Raygor, national autogas business manager at Ferrellgas

These finalists will be recognized in a special section in BPN’s August 2026 print and digital editions, on bpnews.com and on social media throughout the month of August. (See: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram)

Click here to learn more about the 2026 BPN Industry Innovators finalists.

What does an Industry Innovator look like? This nominee:

• Currently works in or is allied to the propane industry
• Brings a spirit of innovation to developing ideas that solve current challenges or anticipate future needs in their company or the industry as a whole
• Actively pursues learning or personal career growth opportunities to contribute to company and industry goals
• Focuses on making the industry a better place to work for the current and future workforce

The BPN team would like to congratulate each of the six finalists on all their accomplishments and send our thanks to all those who sent in nominations for their colleagues.