Images courtesy of OESP .

Winners of OESP leadership awards , pictured from left , are : Bob Daros , Rick Glownia , Dave Holdorf , John Dunleavy , Jason Esteves , and Lance Marques .

“ OESP has the tremendous benefit of countless volunteers who are committed to advancing the association , as well as the industry ,” said Matt Spink of Platinum Energy Group , East Meadow , NY , who chaired the OESP awards committee . “ These individuals represent the best in our industry this year , and it is our privilege to bestow these national awards for their excellence and dedication .”

The winners include :

• Lifetime Achievement Award : Jim Todd , R . W Beckett , Elyria , OH

• Instructor of the Year : Jason Esteves , Seitron Americas , Trevose , PA

• Manufacturer of the Year : Taco , accepted by Dave Holdorf , Hauppauge , NY

• Lou Ehrich Memorial Associate of the Year Award : John Dunleavy , Carlin / Hydrolevel , North Haven , CT

• Ralph Adams Memorial Service Manager of the Year : Lance Marques , Swezey Fuel Co ., Patchogue , NY

• Hugh W . McKee Memorial Award : Rick Glownia , EDOS , Inc ., Granby , MA

The Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals serves the energy needs of the Northeast . Members , comprising leading energy service professionals , share ideas and information about technical and managerial procedures to improve the quality of customer service . The association ’ s roots are in oil heat ; it was originally known as the National Association of Oilheating Service Managers when founded 65 years ago . The OESP supports students , instructors , technicians and management level executives , in addition to small business owners . Learn more about OESP at ThinkOESP . org .

Also , the group on June 26 announced its 2024-26 board following the election process .

“ We are thrilled to announce our incoming board members for the next term ,” said OESP President Scott Vadino . “ The culmination of all their vast industry experience and proven leadership is sure to effectively serve the association well in the coming years .”

The 2024-26 OESP board is as follows :

• President : Bob O ’ Brien , Technical Heating ., Mt . Sinai , NY

• Vice President : George Fantacone , Santoro Oil , Riverside , RI

• Vice President : Angel Gonzalez , Flowery Branch , GA

• Vice President : Justin Romano , Guaranteed Home Improvement , Plainview , NY

• Vice President : Scott Nicholas , Thermo Products , LLC ., Erving , MA

• Secretary : Steve Schwanger , Schwanger Brothers & Co ., Inc ., Lancaster , PA

• Treasurer : Paul Cuprewich , J . W . Pierson , Cranford , NJ l FON

The 2024-26 OESP board is sworn in .

26 JULY 2024 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www . fueloilnews . com