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LIBERTY, Mo. (July 14, 2025) — Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., a propane logistics company, has announced that it has hired Andrew Safran as a consultant. 

Otodata, a tank monitor and accessories company based in Quebec, Canada, recently announced the retirement of its Southern USA Advisor David Dodd. 

MINNESOTA (April 1) — Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and Vivid Image have jointly been recognized as recipients of the Summit Emerging Media Leader Award for the innovative "Making Propane Sexy" marketing initiative.

RICHMOND, Va. — March 2025 — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has hired Joel Stutheit as senior manager of business development for its on-road market portfolio. In his new role, Stutheit will be responsible for growing propane autogas market share for on-highway light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — March 10 — UGI Corporation announced that Julie Fazio has been appointed as president of UGI International, effective immediately. UGI International is a distributor of liquefied petroleum gas for 16 countries in Europe. 

Canton, Mass. — Feb. 26 — Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, a business consulting and accounting firm based in Canton, Massachusetts, has announced that Rob Levene, former President & CEO of Levco Energy (Trumbull, Connecticut) has joined the firm’s Energy Practice Group as a consultant, serving as director of operational consulting. 

Toledo, Ohio — Feb. 19 — Bergquist, a wholesale propane equipment distributor, has announced the promotion of three key team members, marking a significant step in driving growth and innovation across the organization. 

Carrollton, TX — Feb. 6, 2025 — Gas Equipment Company Inc. (GEC) announced a strategic leadership transition to support ongoing growth and expansion. As part of a global realignment within MAKEEN Energy, GEC’s CEO, Gijs Majoor, will expand his role to lead MAKEEN Energy’s Gas Equipment operations globally.