The Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center , Charlotte , NC , Friday , April 5 - Sunday , April 7 .

Tucker Perkins , President and CEO , Propane Education & Research Council , will present a PERC Update on Friday , April 5 at 2:30 p . m ., discussing the PROPANE Energy for Everyone brand , and how it positions propane as a modern , innovative fuel that is part of the larger clean energy solution .

“ Decision makers are acknowledging the positive role that propane can play in meeting America ’ s needs for affordable energy while protecting our environment ,” according to program notes on the website for the event . “ In the Infrastructure and Jobs Act , for example , Congress identified propane as an emerging alternative fuel and made propane projects eligible for billions of dollars . But how can we make sure propane gets its due ?” At this year ’ s PERC Update , Tucker Perkins will talk about how to tell the world how propane is providing the energy that benefits users and the environment for a fraction of the cost of the alternatives . It is time for our industry to join forces to meet this challenge and tell the story that needs to be told .”

Women in Propane Roundtable : Through the Leadership Lens will be held Saturday , April 6 from 3:30 pm - 5 pm

For this year ’ s roundtable event at the 2024 Expo , the Women in Propane Council is hosting a special LIVE interactive Through the Leadership Lens Podcast , where attendees will hear from a panel of some of the podcast ’ s past guests , and gain insight as hosts Bridget Kidd and Freddie Ridler navigate questions about leadership from the live audience . Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on their own leadership journey , as we workshop the podcast ’ s signature questions : 1 . What does Leadership mean to you ? 2 . Can you recall a time you led someone or a team ? Or a great leader you had ? 3 . How has your Leadership style changed throughout the years ?

Audience members will engage in roundtable discussions following their own leadership self-evaluation .

A host of “ Through the Leadership Lens ” is Bridget Kidd of PERC . She is responsible for working with PERC ’ s executive leadership team , Council , state associations , and other related groups to support the development and execution of the organizations ’ business strategy , as well as all PERC development initiatives , policies , rules and procedures and propane-industry-facing initiatives .

Prior to this role , Bridget served as the Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Director of Residential and Commercial Business Development at the Propane Council . And , before coming to PERC , Kidd served in multiple capacities with building related trade associations from government affairs to executive director .

A graduate of Villanova University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts in communications , Kidd also has a Master ’ s Degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph ’ s University , also located in Philadelphia . She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young children .

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Networking Reception will be held on Saturday , April 6 . Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with leaders from across the industry and learn more about the Women in Propane Council ’ s programs and resources for leadership development . This reception is open to all Expo registrants .

Young Gassers Reception , Friday , April 5 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm . Join the Young Gassers for an evening with friends and colleagues at their annual reception , held in conjunction with the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo . Don ’ t miss the opportunity to relax and have a little fun with food and an open bar at Bank of America Stadium , North Club Lounge . Admission is complimentary to Young Gassers members or $ 45 per person in advance , or $ 50 at the door .

The Keynote Speaker Friday , April 5 at 3 pm is Rusty Wallace , Lead Analyst , MRN Radio , the Voice of NASCAR . For over 40 years , racing legend Rusty Wallace has delighted racing fans with his hardnosed and aggressive approach to racing and a personality and charisma that are unmatched in the sport . For more information on the Convention and Expo , visit www . npgaexpo . org / 2024 . l FON Keynote Speaker Rusty Wallace . www . fueloilnews . com | FUEL OIL NEWS | MARCH 2024 21