About Inergy
Inergy, L.P. Board of Directors
John J. Sherman
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John has enjoyed a more than 25 year career in the propane industry, having joined Ferrellgas in 1984. In 1991, John co-founded LPG Services group, a company that quickly became one of the nation's largest wholesale propane marketers. He served as President of LPG Services Group until 1996 when the company was acquired by Dynegy. John then served as Vice President with Dynegy until founding Inergy Partners.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John has enjoyed a more than 25 year career in the propane industry, having joined Ferrellgas in 1984. In 1991, John co-founded LPG Services group, a company that quickly became one of the nation's largest wholesale propane marketers. He served as President of LPG Services Group until 1996 when the company was acquired by Dynegy. John then served as Vice President with Dynegy until founding Inergy Partners.
Phillip L. Elbert
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF INERGY PROPANE
Phil is a 26-year propane industry veteran who joined Inergy in connection with the company's 2001 acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group. Phil had been managing Hoosier's overall operations since 1992. Prior to that, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products. Phil now manages all of Inergy's regional operations.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF INERGY PROPANE
Phil is a 26-year propane industry veteran who joined Inergy in connection with the company's 2001 acquisition of the Hoosier Propane Group. Phil had been managing Hoosier's overall operations since 1992. Prior to that, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products. Phil now manages all of Inergy's regional operations.
Warren H. Gfeller
Currently a private investor, Warren served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ferrellgas, one of the nation's largest propane marketing and distribution firms, from 1985 to 1991. Warren began his career with Ferrellgas in 1983 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Warren also serves as a Director of Zapata Corporation.
Currently a private investor, Warren served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ferrellgas, one of the nation's largest propane marketing and distribution firms, from 1985 to 1991. Warren began his career with Ferrellgas in 1983 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Warren also serves as a Director of Zapata Corporation.
Arthur B. Krause
A respected telecommunications executive, Art retired from Sprint Corporation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2002 following a distinguished 31-year career at the company. During his tenure with Sprint he served in various operational management positions, including President of United Telephone-Eastern Group. As CFO, Art was responsible for the financial operations, strategic sourcing and real estate for Sprint and all of its corporate subsidiaries. Art also serves as a director of Westar.
A respected telecommunications executive, Art retired from Sprint Corporation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2002 following a distinguished 31-year career at the company. During his tenure with Sprint he served in various operational management positions, including President of United Telephone-Eastern Group. As CFO, Art was responsible for the financial operations, strategic sourcing and real estate for Sprint and all of its corporate subsidiaries. Art also serves as a director of Westar.
Robert D. Taylor
Bob joined Inergy's board of directors in May 2005. Bob, a CPA, serves as president and chief executive officer of Executive AirShare Corporation. From 1998 until 2001, he was president of Executive Aircraft Corporation. Bob serves as a director of Blue Valley BanCorp and Elecsys Corporation. He is also a trustee of the University of Kansas Endowment Fund and a member of the Advisory Board for the University of Kansas School of Business.
Bob joined Inergy's board of directors in May 2005. Bob, a CPA, serves as president and chief executive officer of Executive AirShare Corporation. From 1998 until 2001, he was president of Executive Aircraft Corporation. Bob serves as a director of Blue Valley BanCorp and Elecsys Corporation. He is also a trustee of the University of Kansas Endowment Fund and a member of the Advisory Board for the University of Kansas School of Business.