Bulk fuel and propane managers were honored for their FY22 achievements during an awards banquet on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo.
The following awards were announced and presented at the banquet:
2022 INCENTIVE CONTEST
Top Plant Managers by class, based on the percent increase in total net income:
Class 1A
Patrick Barrett – Stroud, Okla.
Scott Chambliss – West Fork, Ark.
Class 2A
Mark Higgs – Aurora, Purdy, Wheaton
Robbie Stewart – Bernie, Jackson
Class 3A
Perry Sample – Hornersville, Steele, Deering
Barry Melton – Buffalo, Bolivar, Weaubleau
Class 4A
Michael Beck – Braymer, Gallatin, Hamilton, Maysville
Chad Laune – California, Eldon
Class 5A
David Shriver – Garnett, Kan.
Johnnie Howe – Emporia, Kan., Lincolnville, Kan.
Each winning manager of the incentive contest and their drivers, CSRs, service technicians, operations manager and business development representative will have up to $4,000 for a management-approved group dinner or activity or to purchase company apparel.
2022 TOP PERFORMERS
Commitment to Safety – Plant Manager (Determined by team’s safety training completion)
Steven Shepherd – Oakland City, Ind., Odon, Ind.
Honorable Mentions
Cory Fett – Kahoka, Canton
Jason Bond – Neosho, Grove, Okla., Miami, Okla.
Commitment to Safety – District Manager (Determined by PIR percentage)
Michael Whitney – Northwest District
Highest Refined Fuel Volume Manager
Fred Trowbridge – Columbia, Fulton, Mexico – 8,963,683 gals.
Karalee Curtis – Cuba, Owensville, Rolla – 7,734,278 gals.
Julie Swindle – Lake City, Ark., Marked Tree, Ark., Wynne, Ark. – 7,336,487 gals.
Highest Propane Volume Manager
John Wells – Bethany, Princeton, Humeston, Iowa – 5,713,857 gals.
Jason Bond – Neosho, Grove, Okla., Miami, Okla. – 4,523,477 gals.
Marty Mills – Bowling Green, Perry, Troy, Wright City – 3,901,618 gals.
Highest Net Profit Manager (before admin allocation)
Fred Trowbridge – Columbia, Fulton, Mexico – $2,014,747
David Freund – Carthage, Jasper, Lockwood – $1,903,115
John Wells – Bethany, Princeton, Humeston, Iowa – $1,804,136
Highest Net Profit District Manager (before admin allocation)
Michael Whitney – Northwest District – $9,578,871
Highest Overall Volume Manager
Fred Trowbridge – Columbia, Fulton, Mexico – 12,315,247 gals.
Highest Overall Volume District Manager
Michael Whitney – Northwest District – 55,955,540 gals.
“I want to thank everyone in the bulk fuel and propane division for the hard work put forth last year,” Steeves said. “Your efforts helped the company have another successful year. The leadership our managers display is refreshing in this day and age. Their desire to provide excellent customer service never ceases to amaze me. Thank you again for a wonderful year.”