Missouri Propane Education and Research Council
MOPERC is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the Missouri legislature. As the demand for energy in Missouri grows, end-users demand that energy sources are always available and are also environmentally friendly. The Council educates Missourians on the safe use of propane to satisfy both demands.
The 15-person Council collectively represents propane experts from every corner of the state. Whether it is protecting the state’s number one export, agriculture, or homes and businesses, the Council assures that Missourians are aware and educated about the benefits and safety profile of clean-burning propane.
This includes school districts where the Council’s Clean Bus Replacement Program has pledged $1 million over 10 years to help schools replace diesel buses with cleaner burning, quiet and cost-effective propane models.
The Council is also keeping its eyes on the future providing exciting updates about the use and availability of BioPropane. This renewable energy source works with all existing propane equipment and provides an even cleaner solution to power Missouri and provides an uninterrupted power source that is also environmentally-friendly.
Below are the Council Members for 2023. These 15 volunteers guide MOPERC to promote the safe use of propane through education, training and research. All Officers serve three-year terms while the Directors’ term is one year.
Directors
Wholesale 1
James Greer – MFA Oil, Columbia (fulfilling partial term)
Wholesale 2
Mark Porth – CHS, Lawson
Wholesale 3
Ray Phillips – Growmark Energy, Ozark
Retail 1
Kent Metcalf – Queen City Gas, Ozark
Retail 2
Tim Peach – Pinnacle Propane, Quincy, IL
Retail 3
Jessica Booth-Haden – AmeriGas, Fordland
Retail 4
Samantha Reed Johnson – Reed Oil, Doniphan
Retail 5
John Brokes – Big River Oil, Hannibal
Retail 6
Clayton Uthe – MFA Oil, Winston
Retail 7
Mitch Dane – Chilton Oil, Salem
Retail 8
John Fling – GASCO/Ferrellgas, Eldon
Retail 9
Brian Brooks – Brooks Gas, Marshfield
Affiliated 1
Steve Clayton – Gas Equipment Company, Earth City
Affiliated 2
Wayne Terpstra – Thompson Gas, Riverside
Public Member
Derek Poe – Missouri Propane Safety Commission
Officers
Chair
John Brokes – Big River Oil, Hannibal
Vice Chair
Tim Peach – Pinnacle, Quincy, IL
Treasurer
Brian Brooks – Brooks Gas, Marshfield
Contact MOPERC
If you have any questions about switching to propane, propane safety or would like additional information, please contact us.