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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

Longtime friends, colleagues part ways at Purvin & Gertz Posted on 10 Mar 2011 in the News categories.

A changing of the guard has taken place at Purvin & Gertz. Read more»

Virginia company uses rewards program to reinforce safe practices Posted on 09 Feb 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

A former winner of NPGA’s Safety Award continues to keep a safe eye on the propane industry. Tim Spicer, vice president of Virginia-based Tiger Fuel Co., Appomattox and Lovingston locations, has built his 25-year propane industry career on safety. Read more»

Propane projects keep manager’s mind working in his spare time Posted on 11 Jan 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

When Kevin Shrum and his five employees aren’t hustling to meet the winter heating demands of the company’s nine-county service area, Shrum continues to sharpen his mechanic’s mind in his spare time. Read more»

A note to hustling propane retailers, other industry members Posted on 11 Jan 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

January is the best time to reflect, as we begin a new year. A note to hustling propane retailers and other industry members: As time marches on, take the time to stop and look around you. Read more»

Marketers adjust buying practices to deal with down economy Posted on 01 Apr 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Some marketers adjust their buying practices to deal with the down economy. Read more»

Stanford LP Gas sets bar high for safety and training Posted on 01 Apr 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

When it comes to safety and training, one Michigan retailer sets the bar high. Read more»

Rhode Island company uses survey to help start propane sales Posted on 01 Mar 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

A Rhode Island heating oil company uses a survey to help start propane sales. Read more»

Answers sought as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problem Posted on 01 Feb 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Answers are needed as Northeast experiences major propane distribution problems. Read more»

‘King of the Hill’ leaving lasting impression on propane industry Posted on 01 Feb 2009 in the From the Magazine categories.

'King of the Hill' is leaving a lasting impression on the propane industry. Read more»

Island natives stress local ties, give customers another choice Posted on 01 Feb 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Island natives stress their local ties and give customers another choice. Read more»