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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

Rick Roldan’s NPGA exit interview Posted on 14 Jun 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Rick Roldan prepares to transition the National Propane Gas Association's top post to a "new generation of leadership." Read more»

Griffin’s Propane manager Cody Newman remains positive after gas station shooting Posted on 13 Jun 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Donations can be made to a GoFundMe page set up for Cody Newman and his family to help with their medical expenses. Read more»

National Forklift Safety Day reinforces importance of industry safety Posted on 12 Jun 2019 in the News categories.

Industrial Truck Association event emphasizes operator safety training and forklift safety practices. Read more»

PERC approves projects ahead of 2019 Propane Expo Posted on 24 May 2019 in the News categories.

The Propane Education & Research Council met in Atlanta, prior to the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, and approved the following funding requests. Read more»

NPGA alerts members about Clean Corridors Act of 2019 issue Posted on 23 May 2019 in the News categories.

Electric and hydrogen infrastructure is receiving preferential treatment in the recently introduced legislation, according to NPGA. Read more»

Propane market analyst to speak at 2019 LP Gas Growth Summit Posted on 10 May 2019 in the News categories.

Mike Sloan, the managing director for ICF's Natural Gas and Liquids Advisory Services Group, will speak at this year's LP Gas Growth Summit, set for Oct. 7-9 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida. Read more»

Propane Expo attendance dips for third straight year Posted on 06 May 2019 in the News categories.

The National Propane Gas Association reported 3,100 total attendees and 240 exhibiting companies for April’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta. Read more»

ICF report makes retailers wary of warmer weather Posted on 03 May 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

More mild weather conditions in 2017 hamper propane gallon sales, according to the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report conducted by ICF. Read more»

Solution to propane industry employee challenges: Hire veterans Posted on 02 May 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Military veterans are ready and willing to serve your business, and they have the high personal and professional qualities to do so successfully. Read more»

Tank suppliers advise propane retailers to plan ahead on projects Posted on 25 Apr 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

In recent months and extending back into 2018, we’ve heard reaction from the industry about extended lead times and rising prices on new propane tanks, notably the larger bulk vessels of 30,000 gallons and above. Read more»