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Holdingford, MN — Jan. 14, 2025 — Jarco, a propane and fuel delivery equipment company, has announced the addition of Darin Wilmes as regional sales manager. With over 16 years of sales expertise and more than a decade in management, Wilmes’ understanding of propane operations, cooperative partnerships and customer-focused solutions makes him a valued addition to the team. His ability to grow customer bases, deliver tailored solutions, and foster long-term relationships aligns with Jarco’s mission to provide the propane industry with innovation and integrity. 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania — Nov. 22, 2024 — Cargas has announced a change to its organizational structure with the introduction of a new senior role. Dennis DiSabatino, formerly vice president of Sales & Operations for the Cargas Energy business unit, will take on the role of senior vice president of Sales & Operations across Cargas. 

In this position, Dennis will oversee revenue and operations for the entire company to increase software adoption and support all ERP and CRM product and service offerings that Cargas brings to market. 

Shawnee, KS — Colton Hayes, Southeastern Truck and Trailer territory manager at Westmor, has been appointed to the position of director at large for the Propane Marketers Association of Kansas (PMAK). 

WHIPPANY, N.J. — Nov. 15 — Suburban Propane Partners L.P., a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced an executive promotion in line with its planned management succession. As previously announced, Steven C. Boyd, the company's chief operating officer, will retire effective January 1, 2025. 

West Palm Beach, FL — Nov. 18 — Blue Peak Resources, a merger and acquisitions consulting firm, announced that Paula Wilson has joined the organization as its latest team member. 

Nov. 5, 2024 — After 42 years of service to the propane industry, Steve Ward — Gardner Marsh’s technical products specialist — has announced his upcoming retirement, effective December 31, 2024. Ward's long-standing employment at Gardner Marsh has provided the company and its customers with knowledge, expertise and leadership. 

AURORA, CO — B&A Energy Partners has announced the recently completed sale of the propane assets of Mor-Gas Inc. of Pisgah, Alabama, to Allgas Inc. Shirely Moore Knight, former owner of Mor-Gas Inc., said about the process, “Partnering with B&A Energy Partners made the process simple, transparent and the outcome was better than we expected. We were able to keep running the company while they managed the details of the sale. Benny Gay was always available to assist and guide us through every step!”

ASHEVILLE, NC — In a display of community spirit and collaboration, local residents and businesses have come together to provide much-needed relief to Western North Carolina (WNC) following recent challenges faced in the region.

Fairbank Equipment, a propane solutions provider to agricultural businesses, has announced the addition of Brayden Murrison and Dave Cox to its team as regional sales managers. Murrison will be representing customers in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Utah. Murrison brings years of experience in the piping industry into his new role. 

Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) has announced the appointment of Jeff Hopsicker as vice president and minority owner. Hopsicker joins RMI after a decade of investment banking experience and has served as a member of RMI’s Board of Directors since November 2019. 

Anova, a remote tank monitoring company, has announced that Ray Cooper has been promoted to director of National Accounts. 

EDP has purchased Green Propane and its sister company, Summit Propane. With a headquarters office in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, this latest acquisition — EDP’s 40th — strengthens its footprint in southeastern Pennsylvania and increases its presence in the Poconos Mountains. Both Green Propane and Summit Propane have been owned by Todd Walker.