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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

A reminder about promoting safety, sharing the benefits of propane Posted on 25 Jun 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

A YouTube video has drawn the ire of the propane industry. Certainly one can find anything on the Internet – good, bad or indifferent. But when a video comes across... Read more»

Answering a familiar question following propane’s largest event Posted on 30 May 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

During trips home from propane industry events over the years, former LP Gas Editor Pat Hyland would often ask me, “So what’d you learn?” Before answering, I would normally pause... Read more»

Incident at customer location serves as safety reminder Posted on 23 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

A customer suffers a health issue while the employee is on location. As an employee, what would you do? As a company owner or manager, what would you advise the... Read more»

Bearing witness to why industry members serve on boards, committees Posted on 14 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Sometimes we’re reminded about the importance of having a say, discussing issues impacting a large group of people and, in the end, initiating action. It’s a democratic process we should... Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame Profile: James E. Bertelsmeyer Posted on 06 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured & Hall of Fame categories.

The LP Gas Hall of Fame will welcome four inductees into the Class of 2015 during a dinner and awards ceremony on April 10 in Atlanta. They are James E. Bertelsmeyer (Heritage... Read more»

One more time, Atlanta: Expo prepares for new locale after 2015 Posted on 14 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue & Events & Featured categories.

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, the industry’s largest event, is making a shift following the 2015 show at the Georgia World Congress Center... Read more»

What new energy efficiency regulations mean for propane marketers Posted on 06 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

New federal standards designed to boost the energy efficiency of water heaters take effect in April and have far-reaching impacts for companies with ties to this popular household appliance. The... Read more»

Those of us not on the front lines of delivery wonder how retailers do it Posted on 05 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

How? That’s a question we asked more than once as we assembled this issue. How do the men and women of the propane industry – many of you – brave... Read more»

Revisiting Vision 2014: High-priced industry growth plan remains relevant in new year Posted on 26 Jan 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Before the winter of 2013-14 grabbed our attention, chilling us to the bone in many parts of the country, the industry had placed much of its focus on a plan... Read more»

The developing DME market: What it means for LPG Posted on 15 Jan 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

As the renewable fuel builds momentum in the U.S., propane industry leaders and companies are considering roles they can play. Developments with a renewable fuel similar to propane have LP... Read more»