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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

Virginia propane marketer says goodbye to longtime employee Posted on 02 Nov 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

If you were fortunate to have a Buddy Harris on staff, ready for the journey and the next challenge that waited, your company was better off. Dixie Gas & Oil Corp. was better off. Read more»

NPGA’s fall board meeting takes on negative tone Posted on 02 Nov 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The smooth flights in and out of Kansas City for the NPGA fall board of directors and committee meetings weren’t consistent with the turbulent environment on the ground and in conference rooms. Read more»

Autogas positioned to power taxcab fleet market into future Posted on 06 Oct 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

With shale gas production likely to increase the nation’s propane supply and distribution channels in the coming years, the domestic propane motor fuel marketplace is one area that could benefit. Read more»

Landmark Services Cooperative vehicle adds efficiency through versatility Posted on 05 Oct 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Cylinder exchange customers of Wisconsin-based Landmark Services Cooperative have seen a new, unique delivery truck roll onto their property in recent months. Read more»

A marketer takes us ‘behind the scenes’ of a personal project Posted on 08 Sep 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Justin Parish has done the math, and the numbers add up. Therein lies the problem. Read more»

Florida marketer spends own time converting airboat to run on propane Posted on 08 Sep 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Airboats have been a lifelong interest of 40-year-old Florida native Justin Parish, who’s making waves in the boating and propane industries. Read more»

Technologies take aim at electricity, set foundation for growth Posted on 05 Aug 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The Yanmar micro-CHP unit is one heat and power project in particular that’s gaining momentum and could help the propane industry further penetrate the relatively untapped commercial market. A completed CHP project at a Hawaiian resort and a current rooftop heat pump project are among notable propane-fueled technologies that could play key roles in growing commercial market share and gallons. Read more»

Grain dryers can send farmers into field earlier Posted on 08 Jul 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The added efficiency of today’s propane grain dryers are allowing farmers to harvest earlier and without worry of the added propane they might consume in the process. Read more»

Cousins operate separate but similar retail companies in Texas Posted on 08 Jul 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane customers in northeast Texas have grown familiar with the Welch family name over the years. And maybe just a tad confused. Read more»

A flurry of events takes us to both sides of the country Posted on 08 Jul 2011 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Each of the stops in a busy travel schedule over the last two-and-a-half months has held its own unique features. Read more»