Several members received special recognition at the recent Annual Meeting:
- Jim Blake received the State Director of the Year Award. Jim currently serves as the Rhode Island State Director.
- Exosent Engineering received the NPGA Safety Award for its exceptional contribution to advancing safety in the propane and bulk transport industry. UV Doran, President of Exosent, accepted the award.
- Gary France received the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to NPGA and the propane industry. Gary is pictured above with his family and NPGA leadership.
- Immediate Past Chair Mike Hopsicker awarded Chair’s citations to six individuals who exemplify excellence in the propane industry:
- Dan Richardson, Conger LP Gas
- Thomas Knauff, EDP,
- Rick Cummings, Mulhern Gas Company
- Kim Godlewski, IPS Equipment
- Jennifer Jackson, AmeriGas
- Ben Nussdorf, NPGA
Read more about these award recipients and view the photo gallery here.
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