Retail Propane Services
Retail Operations Leadership
Inergy has 14 divisions doing business under a number of regional brand names. Meet the seasoned business executives who are presidents of these independent operating units.
Eastern U.S.
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.
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.
Jeff
Brunner |
President, Southern New England/Northern New Jersey
Jeff is a 25-year veteran of the energy business and has spent most of his career with two of the petroleum industry’s leading consolidators. He has held several regional and senior management positions in both operations and sales & marketing. Jeff joined Inergy as Division President in 2008 following the acquisition of Farm & Home Oil.
President, Southern New England/Northern New Jersey
Jeff is a 25-year veteran of the energy business and has spent most of his career with two of the petroleum industry’s leading consolidators. He has held several regional and senior management positions in both operations and sales & marketing. Jeff joined Inergy as Division President in 2008 following the acquisition of Farm & Home Oil.
Chris
Cafarella |
President, Mid Atlantic Division
Chris launched his 30-year career in the propane industry while still a student at Villanova University. He has extensive experience in all phases of the industry including operations, sales, marketing and customer service. Chris joined Inergy’s United Propane operation in 2005 and was named to his current position shortly thereafter.
President, Mid Atlantic Division
Chris launched his 30-year career in the propane industry while still a student at Villanova University. He has extensive experience in all phases of the industry including operations, sales, marketing and customer service. Chris joined Inergy’s United Propane operation in 2005 and was named to his current position shortly thereafter.
Sam
Hodges |
President, Florida Division
Sam first entered the propane industry as a manager with Suburban Propane in 1996. In 2000, he joined Star Gas Propane which was later acquired by Inergy in 2004. Throughout his career, Sam steadily assumed more responsibility while working in various markets in the Eastern United States. Prior to being named Florida Division President in 2008, he served as Operations Manager for Virginia. Sam received his BS from Virginia Tech and his MBA from Spring Arbor University.
President, Florida Division
Sam first entered the propane industry as a manager with Suburban Propane in 1996. In 2000, he joined Star Gas Propane which was later acquired by Inergy in 2004. Throughout his career, Sam steadily assumed more responsibility while working in various markets in the Eastern United States. Prior to being named Florida Division President in 2008, he served as Operations Manager for Virginia. Sam received his BS from Virginia Tech and his MBA from Spring Arbor University.
Tom Krupa |
President, Virginia/North Carolina Division
Tom has more than 25 years experience in the propane, heating oil and HVAC industry. Prior to joining Inergy in October 2011, Tom worked for Suburban Propane in a senior executive role as General Manager for a six-state region. Prior to his eight-year career with Suburban, Tom spent 17 years with Agway Energy. Tom is an active leader in the propane industry and is currently President of the Virginia State Propane Gas Association. Tom is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University at State College, PA.
President, Virginia/North Carolina Division
Tom has more than 25 years experience in the propane, heating oil and HVAC industry. Prior to joining Inergy in October 2011, Tom worked for Suburban Propane in a senior executive role as General Manager for a six-state region. Prior to his eight-year career with Suburban, Tom spent 17 years with Agway Energy. Tom is an active leader in the propane industry and is currently President of the Virginia State Propane Gas Association. Tom is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University at State College, PA.
Dave
Weiler |
President, Northern New England Division
Dave has more than 20 years of management experience in the agriculture, security, and propane industries, including serving as an Area Manager for Ferrellgas where he managed more than 30 locations. Dave graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and is Six Sigma trained and certified.
President, Northern New England Division
Dave has more than 20 years of management experience in the agriculture, security, and propane industries, including serving as an Area Manager for Ferrellgas where he managed more than 30 locations. Dave graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and is Six Sigma trained and certified.
Mark Zimora |
President, Pennsylvania/Central New York Division
Mark has held various executive leadership positions in both public
and private energy companies throughout his 24 year career. Prior to joining
Inergy in April 2011, Mark was the Chief Operating Officer at ThompsonGas,
VP of Operations for Paraco Gas, and VP of Corporate Development for Blue
Rhino Corporation. His energy career started back in 1987 as a management
trainee with AmeriGas. Mark holds an AS from Kent State University, a BS
from Hiram College, and an MBA from Sage Graduate School.
Mid-Continent U.S.
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.
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.
Mark Anderle |
President, Texas/Oklahoma Division
With more than 17 years experience in the propane industry, Mark joined Inergy in 2001 with Inergy’s acquisition of Independent Propane. Prior to being named Texas/Oklahoma Division President, he served as Safety, Fleet and Supply manager for the Texas/Oklahoma Division.
President, Texas/Oklahoma Division
With more than 17 years experience in the propane industry, Mark joined Inergy in 2001 with Inergy’s acquisition of Independent Propane. Prior to being named Texas/Oklahoma Division President, he served as Safety, Fleet and Supply manager for the Texas/Oklahoma Division.
Jim Cross |
President, Michigan Division
As a second generation industry veteran, Jim brings 30 plus years of multi-industry experience to his leadership role for Inergy. Jim began his propane career part time in 1975 and has served in many different management roles throughout his career in sales, marketing and operations. Jim is a past President of the Michigan Propane Gas Association and currently serves as an active member of the association today. Jim was named the Michigan Division President in 2007.
President, Michigan Division
As a second generation industry veteran, Jim brings 30 plus years of multi-industry experience to his leadership role for Inergy. Jim began his propane career part time in 1975 and has served in many different management roles throughout his career in sales, marketing and operations. Jim is a past President of the Michigan Propane Gas Association and currently serves as an active member of the association today. Jim was named the Michigan Division President in 2007.
Jim Davis |
President, West Division
Jim has over 25 years logistics, operations and sales experience in the propane and trucking industries. He worked in a number of capacities for Yellow Transportation and was the Southeast Regional Vice President for Ferrellgas. Jim joined Inergy in 2010 with the acquisition of Liberty Propane where he was Vice President of the East and West Regions. Prior to being named Inergy's West Division President, Jim was Inergy's West Division Vice President. Jim has a B.A. in economics from Miami University.
President, West Division
Jim has over 25 years logistics, operations and sales experience in the propane and trucking industries. He worked in a number of capacities for Yellow Transportation and was the Southeast Regional Vice President for Ferrellgas. Jim joined Inergy in 2010 with the acquisition of Liberty Propane where he was Vice President of the East and West Regions. Prior to being named Inergy's West Division President, Jim was Inergy's West Division Vice President. Jim has a B.A. in economics from Miami University.
Robert "Pat" Houser
|
President, Ohio Division
Pat began his 13 year career in the propane industry with Ferrellgas in 1992 in both area and regional operations management roles. In addition, he had a 15 year career at ChemLawn, holding various operations management positions and — just prior to joining Inergy in 2008 — was a Regional Sales Manager for Actaris Liquid Measurement. Pat is a graduate of Columbus State Community College.
President, Ohio Division
Pat began his 13 year career in the propane industry with Ferrellgas in 1992 in both area and regional operations management roles. In addition, he had a 15 year career at ChemLawn, holding various operations management positions and — just prior to joining Inergy in 2008 — was a Regional Sales Manager for Actaris Liquid Measurement. Pat is a graduate of Columbus State Community College.
Gary
Komosa |
President, Illinois Division
Gary joined Country Gas in 1972 and has worked in virtually every role in the company. After receiving his degree from Northern Illinois University and a brief career in teaching, Gary returned to Country Gas in 1984 in a sales position. He later became Sales Manager, then General Manager and was named President of Country Gas in 2001.
President, Illinois Division
Gary joined Country Gas in 1972 and has worked in virtually every role in the company. After receiving his degree from Northern Illinois University and a brief career in teaching, Gary returned to Country Gas in 1984 in a sales position. He later became Sales Manager, then General Manager and was named President of Country Gas in 2001.
Dan
Manson |
President, Indiana Division
Following a nearly 20-year career in manufacturing and plant management, Dan joined Hoosier Propane in 1995 as an area manager. He became General Manager in 1998 and was named President in 2001. A native of Indiana, Dan is a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis.
President, Indiana Division
Following a nearly 20-year career in manufacturing and plant management, Dan joined Hoosier Propane in 1995 as an area manager. He became General Manager in 1998 and was named President in 2001. A native of Indiana, Dan is a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis.
Ed
Moreno |
President, Wisconsin Division
A 30-year veteran of the propane industry, Ed began his career at Correll’s L.P. Gas in Indiana, later moving to Star Gas Propane. Ed worked in various management positions with Star Gas for 13 years before joining Inergy in 2004 as the Wisconsin Division President. Ed is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University.
President, Wisconsin Division
A 30-year veteran of the propane industry, Ed began his career at Correll’s L.P. Gas in Indiana, later moving to Star Gas Propane. Ed worked in various management positions with Star Gas for 13 years before joining Inergy in 2004 as the Wisconsin Division President. Ed is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University.
Mike
Vaughn |
President, Mississippi/Alabama Division
After serving in the Navy, Mike spent nearly 15 years in operations and management for companies that include ACE Hardware. Shortly after joining the propane industry in 1998 he was named district manager for several locations. In 2003 Mike joined Independent Propane Company (IPC), which had been acquired by Inergy in 2001. Prior to being named Mississippi/Alabama Division President, he served as Division President for the Texas/Oklahoma Division.
President, Mississippi/Alabama Division
After serving in the Navy, Mike spent nearly 15 years in operations and management for companies that include ACE Hardware. Shortly after joining the propane industry in 1998 he was named district manager for several locations. In 2003 Mike joined Independent Propane Company (IPC), which had been acquired by Inergy in 2001. Prior to being named Mississippi/Alabama Division President, he served as Division President for the Texas/Oklahoma Division.