About Inergy
Propane Operations
In addition to serving 700,000 retail customers across the eastern half
of the United States, Inergy's Propane Operations team provides wholesale
propane supply, price risk management and distribution services to customers
throughout the United States and Canada.
Phillip L. Elbert
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF INERGY PROPANE
With more than 25 years of experience in the propane industry, Phil joined
Inergy in connection with the company's acquisition of the Hoosier Propane
Group in January 2001. Phil had managed Hoosier's operations including
its retail, wholesale and transportation divisions since 1992. Prior
to that, Phil was with both Ferrellgas and Buckeye Gas Products.
Corporate Retail Leadership
Tom
Haiar |
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MID-CONTINENT U.S.
Tom joined Inergy in late 2001 with the acquisition of Independent Propane
Company (IPC), where he had been named President in 2004. In 2005 Tom
was named President of the Mississippi/Alabama Division following Inergy's
acquisition of Dowdle Gas. Earlier in his career Tom held management
positions with 3M Company, Toshiba and Thermogas Propane.
Ted
Jeffcoat
|
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EASTERN U.S.
With more than 20 years experience in the propane industry, Ted spent
nine years with Star Gas Partners where he became Vice President of Operations
for the East. Ted joined Inergy in 2004 through the Star Gas Propane
acquisition. He received his BS from Worcester State College and his
MBA from Anna Maria College.
Boyd
McGathey
|
VICE PRESIDENT/LIBERTY PROPANE OPERATIONS
With nearly 20 years experience in the propane industry, Boyd began his career in the industry with Ferrellgas in 1989, having held various positions including Vice President-Chief Operating Officer. Boyd joined Inergy in 2010 with the acquisition of Liberty Propane, where he was Chief Operating Officer and managed Liberty’s 38 retail propane operations across 11 states. Boyd is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Tom
Wright |
DIRECTOR - FLEET OPERATIONS, PURCHASING AND ASSETS
Tom joined Inergy in 2004 with the company's acquisition of Star
Gas Propane. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Tom has over
25 years of management experience including seven years as a branch
manager and 19 years as Regional Manager and Fleet Director for Star
Gas/Blue Flame LP Gas.
Jan Misenar |
MANGER, OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
Jan joined Inergy in 2001 in connection with the Hoosier Propane Group acquisition.
A graduate of Ball State University, Jan has more than 25 years of experience
in the propane industry. Jan was the controller of Hoosier’s retail, wholesale,
and transportation group prior to the acquisition by Inergy.
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William
C. Gautreaux |
PRESIDENT - INERGY SERVICES
A 21-year veteran of the propane industry, Bill started his career
with Ferrellgas in 1985. Bill later co-founded and managed Supply
and Risk Management for LPG Services, which was eventually acquired
by Dynegy. In 1998, Bill joined Inergy at its inception launching
the Supply and Risk Management group, which he continues to manage
along with the Wholesale Marketing team and Inergy's West Coast operations.