Missouri Propane Gas Association
The Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) is a not-for-profit trade association that supports local propane providers and affiliated businesses. Through advocacy, education, and leadership, we help our members by supporting beneficial public policy, promoting safety education, and raising public awareness of the benefits of propane.
Board of Directors
Officers & Executive Committee
President (2022-2024)
Mark Porth – CHS Inc., Lawson
Vice President - Vacant
Treasurer (2020-2022)
Samantha Johnson, Reed Oil Company, Doniphan
Past President
Derek Poe – MO Propane Safety Commission
Region Directors
Region 1
Scot Schumer – Amerigas, Kirksville
Tim Peach – Pinnacle Propane, Quincy, IL
Region 2
Steve Jenkins – Jenkins Propane, LLC, Tina
KC Boekman – ThompsonGas, Kansas City
Region 3
Mikal Thornhill – All Weather Propane, Centralia
Bill Jung – MFA Oil Company, Gravois Mills
Region 4
Jason Bond – MFA Oil Company, Neosho
Nick Goodrich – Goodrich Gas, Crocker
Region 5
Roger Hoff – Hoff Brothers LP-Gas Co., Perryville
Mitch Dane – Titan, Houston
Associate Directors
Brian Humphrey – InSite Platform Partners, St. Charles
Ron Keeling – LPG Ventures, Kearney
Jared Ballard – Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance, Springfield
Caleb Warner – Bergquist, Inc, Blue Springs
Committee Chairs
Membership Committee (2022-2024)
Kevin Salley – Salley's Propane, Bates City
Past President's Committee (2022-2024)
Derek Poe – Titan Propane, Branson
NPGA State Director (2022-2024)
Brian Brooks – Brooks Gas Company, Marshfield
MPGA Staff
President & CEO
Steve Ahrens
573-415-2300
Steve@MissouriPropane.com
Chief Operating Officer
Luke Fitzpatrick
573-223-1167
Luke@missouripropane.com
Director of Education
Andy Gosney
573-233-1249
Andy@MissouriPropane.com
Office Manager
Lisa Patten
573-233-1246
Lisa@MissouriPropane.com
Registrations
800-601-9332
History
The Missouri Propane Gas Association was organized on June 29, 1945, at the Governor Hotel in Jefferson City, MO, by interested members of the industry.
The Association formally petitioned the Cole County Circuit Court for a Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation on July 5, 1947. On July 17, 1947, the Secretary of State issued a Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation to the Missouri LP-Gas (now “Propane Gas”) Association, under the provisions of Article 10, Chapter 33, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1939, and amendments thereto, for Religious and Charitable Corporations, sometimes called “not-for-profit corporations.”
The original Bylaws and Constitution were adopted on July 10, 1945. Since then, the Board has amended the bylaws numerous times to reflect the changing interests of the industry.
MPGA also has a rich history of member involvement through meetings, events, and engagement. You can find the latest opportunities to meet, learn, network, and relax with others in the industry through the calendar on our events page.
Contact MPGA
If you have questions about our association, your MPGA membership or you would like to become a member, please feel free to contact us.