Wagner’s history in fire service led him to the propane industry with a job at AmeriGas. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

Propane Personality: Christopher Wagner

April 5, 2025 By Chris Lewis

Read more about Christopher Wagner, vice president of codes, standards and safety for the National Propane Gas Association.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Faces & Places: March 2025

April 2, 2025 By LP Gas

See what the LP Gas team and others in the industry have been up to lately.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, Christina Armentano, Ed Varney, faces & places, Ferrellgas, March 2025, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Paraco Gas, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

Varney played the national anthem on his saxophone in front of nearly 75,000 fans at the Cotton Bowl. (Photo by Brooke Varney)

Propane Personality: Ed Varney

February 19, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Ed Varney is the CEO of Top Line Management.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Emerson Process Management, February 2025, heritage propane, Honeywell, Petrolane, Propane Personality, RegO and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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UGI appoints Michael Sharp to lead AmeriGas

December 19, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Sharp joins AmeriGas from Talen Energy, where he has served as vice president of asset management since 2023.

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Paula Wilson joins Blue Peak Resources

November 20, 2024 By Chris Markham

Paula Wilson has joined Blue Peak Resources, a merger and acquisitions consulting firm.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Blue Peak Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, people news, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Women in Propane Council appoints 2025 executive board

November 14, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Whitney O’Toole has been in her current role at AmeriGas for over two years.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cetane Associates, Ferrellgas, growmark, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), people news, women in propane, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in News

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Propane industry rallies to help storm-ravaged region

November 7, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When natural disasters strike, propane companies respond – because they have the portable, versatile fuel that can bring immediate relief to others.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Bergquist, Blossman Gas, Conger LP Gas, F.W. Webb, Ferrellgas, Florida, Foster Fuels, Georgia, Harper Industries, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), North Carolina, Opening Delivery, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Stringer Oil & LP Gas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Mid-year 2024 propane industry observations

July 25, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Here are some of our biggest observations about the propane industry from the first half of this year.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cummins, Ditech, July 2024, Manchester Tank, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Nexio, Opening Delivery, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, UGI Corp., Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Young Professionals Council and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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UGI Corp. to retain ownership of AmeriGas Propane

May 3, 2024 By Brian Richesson

After extensive deliberation, UGI says, the board determined that retaining ownership of AmeriGas is the best option to maximize shareholder value.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Mike Walters

April 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Mike Walters is recognized as one of the most respected safety and training professionals and subject matter experts in the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with AmeriGas, California, March 2024, Mike Walters, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Superior Energy Systems and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame