Chicago, Illinois-based Energy Distribution Partners (“EDP”) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Beth) Autore and Michelle Roe have joined the company. Autore joins as General Manager for Autore Oil and Propane in Cedarville, Michigan, and Roe joins as General Manager for Shute Oil & Propane in Rudyard, Michigan. Both companies provide propane and other fuels to residential, commercial and agricultural customers in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. Autore Oil and Propane and Shute Oil & Propane, both of which have been serving customers for more than 50 years, recently merged with EDP and retained their names, local management and community relationships.

Beth Autore has a long history of working for Autore Oil and Propane, a business started by her parents in 1955. She has served in virtually every positon in the company with the exception of driving, and has been the General Manager for the past 15 years. In addition to serving residential customers, Autore Oil and Propane serves a variety of commercial customers including ferries, freighters, construction companies, restaurants, resorts, logging operations and more.

Michelle Roe joined Shute Oil & Propane in 1989 and, as the company experienced significant growth, has served in a variety of positions over the years. Roe served as Office Manager until May 2016, when she was named General Manager. Shute Oil & Propane serves residential propane customers as well as heating oil, gas and diesel fuel customers. Commercial customers include gas stations, logging operations, construction companies, restaurants and farms.

About Energy Distribution Partners:
Energy Distribution Partners is a growing company in America's fast-changing energy landscape – with deep experience in retail and commercial propane sales, operations and finance. The company provides safe, reliable propane service to residential and commercial customers in California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. EDP is actively seeking partners for growth.