FerrellGas

Overland Park, Kan. (Nov. 11, 2021) — The Management Development Program at Ferrellgas has another set of trainees who are set to graduate and make the transition into positions with the organization. The Summer 2021 group of 22 candidates graduated from the program on Nov. 11, 2021.

All of the trainees will now transition into key full-time positions and are ready to apply skills gained in the Management Development Program to positively impact the business of the high-performing logistics company.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 21, 2021) — October is Employee Ownership Month, and as one of the nation’s largest companies that is owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), nationwide propane logistics company Ferrellgas intends to celebrate.

Ferrellgas announced it has promoted Brian Freeth to the position of west region manager. As a result of the promotion, the 20-year veteran of the propane company will oversee Ferrellgas’ operations in 11 western states. The former Indiana Propane Gas Association board member most recently served the company as general manager, overseeing retail locations in the states of Illinois and Indiana.
 

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., (June 3, 2021) – Ferrellgas Partners L.P. has announced the hiring of Brent Banwart as vice president of human resources (HR).

Banwart brings a wealth of relevant experience to Ferrellgas, most recently as human resources director at PepsiCo, where he was responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, and other HR functions for the multinational food, snack, and beverage company.

Ferrellgas interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Ferrell released the following letter this week concerning the company's plans for recapitalization and some of the actions taken by the executive team over the past few months. The United States-based propane supplier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2021. 

The Ferrellgas Management Development Program is now accepting applications for its third class, which begins in the early summer.

Investing in the future of Ferrellgas (Overland Park, Kansas) begins with fostering knowledgeable and impassioned leaders, the company reports. The Ferrellgas Management Development Program is designed to do just that by empowering individuals who are interested in pursuing a career with a high-performing, technology-driven logistics company known for producing top-tier talent.

(November 15, 2018) — Ferrellgas Partners LP (Overland Park, Kan.) has acquired Wylie LP Gas Inc. of Lubbock, Texas; Salathe Gas Co. of Harvey, La.; and North Star Exchange Inc. of Walton, Ind. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The transactions are expected to be immediately accretive.