we will continue to provide their customers with reliable service they can depend on .”
Cetane served as the sole arranger and financial advisor to West Oil . The transaction closed on October 15 , 2024 .
� STAR GROUP ACQUIRES ALLEN ’ S OIL & PROPANE
Star Group , L . P ., based in Stamford , Conn ., acquired Allen ’ s Oil & Propane , Vincentown , N . J .
Allen ’ s Oil & Propane , Inc . has evolved over four generations , demonstrating resilience and adaptability as a family-owned business . Founded in 1919 by Harry T . Allen , Sr . as Allen Coal Company , it transitioned to providing home heating oil in the 1940s and later added propane services in 1991 . The company was renamed Allen ’ s Oil & Propane , Inc . during this expansion . After being passed down to Harry Jr ., and then to his sons , Ronald and Roger , the company grew significantly , adding storage facilities in multiple locations . Ronald eventually handed ownership to his sons , Doug and Jason , in 2011 .
Today , the company maintains its founder ’ s vision of innovation , community service , and family-oriented values . Jason Allen commented , “ Selling a multi-generational family business is not a decision to be taken lightly . It ’ s not just about transferring ownership ; it ’ s about entrusting the future of a legacy built over decades . Allen ’ s Oil and Propane represents the hard work , values , and vision of our ancestors , and we know that Star Group will honor and continue that legacy with the same commitment , care , and respect that has defined our family ’ s story .”
Star Group and its subsidiaries supply home heating oil and propane products and services to both residential and commercial clients across the United States . The company also provides gasoline and diesel fuel and offers installation , maintenance , and repair services for heating and air conditioning systems . Jeff Woosnam , President and CEO of Star Group , remarked , “ Allen ’ s is among the very best constructed , maintained , and operated companies that we have seen . We are enthusiastic for the opportunity to join a fourth-generation leadership team and continue their 105-year track record of success and community service . Allen ’ s Oil & Propane will become a flagship brand within the Star Group family .” The transaction closed on January 8 , 2025 .
Cetane ( www . cetane . com ) served as the sole arranger and financial advisor to Allen ’ s Oil & Propane . Cetane provides financial advisory services to business owners in the propane , heating oil , pest control , lawn care , landscaping , HVAC , and plumbing industries .
� CETANE ASSOCIATES PARTNERS WITH SAFE HOUSE PROJECT
Cetane Associates and Safe House Project introduced a program to train HVAC , pest management , propane , heating oil , landscaping , and lawncare professionals to identify and respond to human trafficking . The program is supported and fully funded by Barrett Conway , CEO of Cetane .
“ Service professionals enter homes and businesses every day , often becoming trusted members of their communities ,” Conway said . “ Cetane is honored to partner with Safe House , supporting their mission to help survivors of human trafficking and create a brighter , safer future for all . Taking the time to watch these videos can make a world of difference . Workers in the service industry are in a unique position to spot the signs of human trafficking , and by doing so , they can play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable individuals and making a lasting impact on their communities .”
The initiative includes comprehensive training videos designed to help service providers recognize potential trafficking situations . The content focuses on identifying key indicators such as unusual behaviors , physical signs , and environmental cues . By presenting real-world scenarios and expert guidance , the training empowers participants to respond appropriately . The program also includes a certification process available on Cetane ’ s website , where employers and employees can complete a brief quiz after viewing the materials .
Kristi Wells , CEO of Safe House Project , emphasized the importance of this collaboration : “ In-home service providers have a unique vantage point into spaces where trafficking might occur . This training equips them with the tools to intervene and potentially save lives . We are deeply grateful to Cetane , Barrett Conway , and their partners for their commitment to this life-changing work .”
The training program is part of a broader effort to address the statistic that 99 % of trafficking victims in the United States go unnoticed . By increasing awareness and providing actionable steps , the initiative aims to empower workers in the HVAC , pest control , propane delivery , and other in-home service industries to play a critical role in combating human trafficking .
Barrett Conway , along with key collaborators Jeff Woosnam of Star Group , Bruce Spiridonoff of Tevis Energy , and Pat Beyer of Beyer Boys , worked closely with Safe House Project to develop the training .
Cetane Associates ( www . cetane . com ) provides financial advisory services to business owners in the propane , heating oil , pest control , lawn care , landscaping , HVAC , and plumbing industries .
Safe House Project ( www . safehouseproject . org ) is a national leader in combating child sex trafficking . Since its founding in 2017 , Safe House Project has provided over 174,000 safe nights annually for survivors and continues to advocate for education , prevention , and survivor care . l FON
CREDIT : CETANE ASSOCIATES
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