training provides propane distributors with essential knowledge and certification under HM126F requirements. Participants will gain an understanding of hazardous materials awareness, safe propane handling, and transportation compliance standards. The session emphasizes regulatory responsibilities, risk reduction, and practical safety procedures to ensure distributors operate with confidence, professionalism, and full compliance.
Propane distributors require employees to have Hazardous Materials( HazMat)
Awareness and HM126F certification to comply with the U. S. Department of Transportation( DOT) regulations. The DOT requires this training for anyone involved in the transportation of propane, including drivers, those preparing shipping papers, and personnel involved in packaging, labeling, or loading. The training must be completed within 90 days of employment, with recurrent training required every three years, and covers general awareness, function-specific duties, safety, and security.
The session will be led by: Tom Mullaney, Vice President of Risk Engineering, Aegis General Energy; Mike Tanner, Field Supervisor, Aegis General Energy.
WIP Leadership Forum @ Expo Fueling Growth from Within: Strengthening Trust, Visibility, and Influence Across the Propane Industry Growth in the propane industry doesn’ t just happen in the marketplace. It also depends on how well professionals influence, collaborate, and gain buy-in inside their organizations. Whether you are selling a product, leading a team, or championing a critical initiative, the ability to build trust and strengthen relationships is essential to making progress.
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how growth shows up in every role, from driving external business opportunities to advancing internal projects and culture. We’ ll practice practical networking strategies for both industry events and internal meetings, learn how to build an intentional rhythm of outreach with clients and colleagues, and uncover the small but powerful actions that deepen
Sean Hand trust and inspire collaboration.
This session also highlights what it means to lead with a growth mindset at every level, equipping participants with tools to influence across roles, locations, and generations. Participants will leave with strategies that can be applied immediately, along with an accountability challenge to keep the momentum going beyond the forum.
Join us at the 2026 Leadership Forum, presented by the Women in Propane Council, for a two-and-a-half-hour experiential workshop designed to strengthen your influence, visibility, and impact in every conversation you have. You will learn to: Describe the role of individual contributors and leaders in driving both external business opportunities and internal change initiatives.
Apply intentional networking and visibility strategies to strengthen relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Build an outreach rhythm that fosters stronger communication, connection, and trust.
Demonstrate everyday leadership behaviors that inspire collaboration and encourage follow-through.
Adopt techniques to lead growthminded teams and influence outcomes across functions and generations.
The speaker, Sean Hand, is the founder of Selling By Hand, a business development consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations harness the power of relationship selling to exceed their most ambitious sales goals.
Sean is a best-selling author on relationship development, with his book That Was Awkward: 7 Secrets of an Awkward Networker reaching Amazon’ s Best Sellers List. He is also a keynote speaker and
workshop facilitator, delivering programs that focus on authentic connection, sales growth, and networking strategies that drive measurable results.
Prior to founding Selling By Hand, Sean spent 15 years at a Big 4 consulting firm, where he became the youngest Senior Director of Business Development in the company’ s history. During his tenure, he earned numerous awards and was directly responsible for closing more than $ 150 million in new business in his final six years.
Sean’ s work spans a wide range of industries, where he has partnered with professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors to strengthen relationships, accelerate business growth, and inspire lasting change.
Powering the Digital Age: A Propane Pathway for Data Centers Data centers are rapidly emerging as one of the most energy-intensive sectors of the U. S. economy, driving demand that is straining utility infrastructure and complicating regulatory compliance. This session will examine how interconnection delays, emissions mandates, and resilience requirements are reshaping energy strategies for data center operators. It will explore the potential role of propane in meeting these challenges, highlighting its advantages in storage, delivery, and environmental performance compared to diesel and grid electricity, as well as potential obstacles. Participants will gain insight into market trends, policy developments, and technological pathways that position propane as a viable solution for powering the digital economy.
Marketing That Works: Real Strategies from Real Propane Marketers Speakers include: David O’ Connell, president, Wilson Oil & Propane; Kyle Price, Chief Operating Officer, Davenport Propane; and Scott Prewitt, David O’ Connell Regional Vice President,
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