Schedule

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Convention Registration and Chance Auction

 

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Opening Session: Energy Landscape and Propane Opportunities
Tucker Perkins, President and CEO, Propane Education and Research Council.
In this opening keynote presentation, Tucker Perkins will provide an update on the changing dynamics of the energy landscape, and how this impacts the growing demand and opportunity for propane. In addition, supply and demand, the national landscape and the opportunities for on-road, power generation, and diesel displacement will be discussed; including the technology available today and expected soon to meet these demands.


8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Supply and Logistics

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11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Education Sessions:

• Safety and Compliance Best Practices - Jerry Schimmel, P3 Propane Safety

• Polyethylene Pipe and Connections - Chris Wolfe, Ray Murray, Inc.

• What to Know About Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe - Joe Montroy, Bergquist, Inc.

• Building the Future of Propane: Women in Propane and Young Professionals Council - Jennifer Jackson, AmeriGas

 

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Visit Sponsors

 

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Education Sessions:

• Fueling Your Financial Future: Retirement Planning in the Era of the Great Wealth Transfer - Daniel Rishel, Beyond Financial Planning

• Common Dispenser Pumping Issues - Gary Bozigar, Bergquist, Inc.

• ​Cathodic Protection - Matt Miller, Quality Steel and Colin McClurkin, LP Industry Reps​

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2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Education Sessions:

• Branding, Technology and Customer Experience: A Practical Guide - Saul Cohen, Cargas

• Regulator Safety and Pipes Sizing - Mike Tartaglia, OPW Propane Energy Solutions

• Hidden Hazards: Identifying Drug Residue Risks in Service Environments - Erie County Sheriff’s Office

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3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Indiana Propane Gas Association Membership Meeting

All industry attendees are encouraged to attend.

 

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception and Dinner