Virtual Propane Expo 2020 and 2021 - Past Presenters
Listening to idiots can be hazardous to your health
April 29, 2020
The Coronavirus all around us and its deadly.
Yet some in the media our elected officials, and some doctors have made some pretty ill-advised comments that could be harmful to those who view them as authority figures. You know, folks who know what they are talking about or a least we think they do.
The same can be made about workplace safety as well as our personal safety.
Stuart Flatow
Former VP PERC
The Coronavirus all around us and its deadly. Yet some in the media our elected officials, and some doctors have made some pretty ill-advised comments that could be harmful to those who view them as authority figures. You know, folks who know what they are talking about or a least we think they do. The same can be made about workplace safety as well as our personal safety. We often listen to those we believe know better, including ourselves, both of which often lead to disaster. So, take a few minutes and let hold Stuart’s beer while he amusingly and not so amusingly explains how Listening to Idiots can be Hazardous to Your Health. Stuart Flatow
Former VP PERC
The Coronavirus all around us and its deadly. Yet some in the media our elected officials, and some doctors have made some pretty ill-advised comments that could be harmful to those who view them as authority figures. You know, folks who know what they are talking about or a least we think they do. The same can be made about workplace safety as well as our personal safety. We often listen to those we believe know better, including ourselves, both of which often lead to disaster. So, take a few minutes and let hold Stuart’s beer while he amusingly and not so amusingly explains how Listening to Idiots can be Hazardous to Your Health.
Marci Gagnon
Qualpay
Marci Gagnon is the Vice President of Strategic Alliances for Qualpay and has been in the payments industry for over15 years with a concentration in the Energy space. Marci currently leads the Energy chanel at Qualpay and works with customers and partners to develop processing solutions and tools designed to provide real-time reconciliation and cost reduction
Jon Gilbert
Jon is an accomplished payment professional with 10+ years of history in recurring and utility payments. As the Director of Partner Development at Qualpay he oversees business development and sales efforts while working closely with partners to educate merchants on effective cash flow management practices.
Propane Tech Insider columnist Shares Technology Secrets of the Most Successful Propane Companies
April 29, 2020
Don't miss the inside tricks of the technology trade on how to double the size and profitability of your company in half the time with half the costs. As a former military intel officer, having run 90 propane branch offices and consulted with over 120 propane companies in innovative inexpensive tools to double their profitability come learn some of the secrets normally not shared inside our industry.
Bill Stomp
TankSpotter, Custom Fuel App
Bill leads the Software Development and Consulting Business: DigitalSoftwareServices.co and SAAS company TankSpotter.com. Mr. Stomp has successfully led several $+100mil businesses to significant profit improvements by leveraging technology and his operations and sales initiatives.
Bill is a USNA Annapolis graduate, a War Vet, led the information warfare efforts on an Admiral’s staff carrier battle group. He successfully started, acquired and sold several businesses and now focuses all his energy helping companies expedite profit growth by leveraging new technology to improve Sales, Safety, Marketing and Operations. Mr. Stomp is a national speaker and technology columnist. Bill Stomp
TankSpotter, Custom Fuel App
Bill leads the Software Development and Consulting Business: DigitalSoftwareServices.co and SAAS company TankSpotter.com. Mr. Stomp has successfully led several $+100mil businesses to significant profit improvements by leveraging technology and his operations and sales initiatives.
Bill is a USNA Annapolis graduate, a War Vet, led the information warfare efforts on an Admiral’s staff carrier battle group. He successfully started, acquired and sold several businesses and now focuses all his energy helping companies expedite profit growth by leveraging new technology to improve Sales, Safety, Marketing and Operations. Mr. Stomp is a national speaker and technology columnist.
The world has changed. Are you ready?
April 29, 2020
It was previously thought that data and analytics would separate the winners and losers in the new world. However that was before COVID-19 virtually shut down the entire planet. Now, much of the differentiation in who will succeed and who might not is relegated to the choice of profession. Airlines, cruise lines, hotels, shopping malls, office buildings, sports venues, amusement/theme parks were safe and reliable investments and places to work for tens of millions of Americans. That all came to a screeching halt in March, and perhaps as a result of nothing more than “my grandfather started a business 50 years ago”, many of us are blessed to be in an industry that is both essential and with an ability to thrive....
Danny Silverman
Coming Soon Danny Silverman
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10+ Customer insights you must know
April 29, 2020
Join Tank Utility's Chris Brabic as he reviews the results from our 3rd Annual Delivered Fuel Consumer Report where we surveyed 450+ delivered fuel consumers on what they are looking for in a fuel supplier. There will be insights that impact every area of your propane business including trends in customer acquisition, customer retention, pricing and packaging and communication preferences.
Chris Brabic
Tank Utility Chris Brabic
Tank Utility
MyTec: Conducting Remote Service Calls in the Social Distancing Era
April 29, 2020
When you turn your website into a remote service call center, you can reduce unnecessary trips and minimize face-to-face interactions.
See how MyTec gets your techs into the home without ever entering the home, to:
• See and hear the equipment issue
• Walk customer through troubleshooting
• Prioritize and schedule calls by urgency and repair time
• Load vans with needed model-specific parts
David A. Heiser
PriMedia, Inc
Has represented PriMedia for over 19 years. Working with marketers of all sizes across the home comfort industry as well as local, state and national associations. Consulting on all facets of their marketing programs, as well as providing sales, customer service and other industry trainings. David has not only represented PriMedia, but has also been an advocate for the industry through trainings/workshops for Real Estate and Home Inspector professionals. In addition to his other responsibilities, David is also head of advertising services for Oil & Energy Magazine and “normally” could be seen running about with his camera documenting industry events such for the magazine as well. David A. Heiser
PriMedia, Inc
Has represented PriMedia for over 19 years. Working with marketers of all sizes across the home comfort industry as well as local, state and national associations. Consulting on all facets of their marketing programs, as well as providing sales, customer service and other industry trainings. David has not only represented PriMedia, but has also been an advocate for the industry through trainings/workshops for Real Estate and Home Inspector professionals. In addition to his other responsibilities, David is also head of advertising services for Oil & Energy Magazine and “normally” could be seen running about with his camera documenting industry events such for the magazine as well.
Today’s Ultra-low Sulfur diesel Fuel Can’t Handle the Heat
April 29, 2020
The modern, high-efficiency diesel engine produces higher pressures and hotter temperatures in order to increase power, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency. The only problem? Today’s ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel can’t handle the heat. The fuel vs. technology dilemma is costing fleets considerable up-time and money by way of injector failures, premature filter plugging, loss of power, and poor fuel economy. Join us to learn how to reverse and prevent these issues by optimizing combustion, ensuring clean injection spray, and reducing DPF regens in the modern high-pressure common rail (HPCR) direct-fuel injection systems.
Barry Aruda - Lou Nazzaro
Advanced Fuel Solutions
Barry Aruda is the Northeast Territory Manager of Advanced Fuel Solutions. His clients include heating oil & propane dealers, over-the-road & vocational fleets, and facilities with generator power needs. Barry is a member of OESP, motor transport associations, and the energy marketer organizations in the New England states. Much of his time is spent in the field, collecting fuel for analysis, consulting the challenges of today’s fuel, and hosting education sessions/meetings where and when he is needed. Barry’s is a regular contributor to industry publications, authoring articles that focus on the current state of the energy industry and the people who represent it. Barry Aruda - Lou Nazzaro
Advanced Fuel Solutions
Barry Aruda is the Northeast Territory Manager of Advanced Fuel Solutions. His clients include heating oil & propane dealers, over-the-road & vocational fleets, and facilities with generator power needs. Barry is a member of OESP, motor transport associations, and the energy marketer organizations in the New England states. Much of his time is spent in the field, collecting fuel for analysis, consulting the challenges of today’s fuel, and hosting education sessions/meetings where and when he is needed. Barry’s is a regular contributor to industry publications, authoring articles that focus on the current state of the energy industry and the people who represent it.
Jeremy Buss
Twin Feathers
JD Buss has been actively working in the Northeast propane region since 2013 and been a member of the Twin Feathers team since 2008. Prior energy experience in oil and natural gas coupled with small business ownership as well as a CPA and CTA certification, allows him to relate with and assist retail propane distributors. The Twin Feathers team is actively involved in both the NPGA and PGANE Supply Committees. JD Buss has also served as an NPGA Benchmark facilitator along with writing multiple articles for BPN and speaking at conference events for OPIS, IHS, NPGA, and several state propane associations. Jeremy Buss
Twin Feathers
JD Buss has been actively working in the Northeast propane region since 2013 and been a member of the Twin Feathers team since 2008. Prior energy experience in oil and natural gas coupled with small business ownership as well as a CPA and CTA certification, allows him to relate with and assist retail propane distributors. The Twin Feathers team is actively involved in both the NPGA and PGANE Supply Committees. JD Buss has also served as an NPGA Benchmark facilitator along with writing multiple articles for BPN and speaking at conference events for OPIS, IHS, NPGA, and several state propane associations.