Director role in January, Amy Mason has become a catalyst for progress. With a deep background in association management, policy engagement, and stakeholder relations, Mason has modernized NYPGA’ s operations, revitalized committees, and strengthened relationships with key agencies and industry partners.

Her leadership has been defined by transparency, collaboration, and accountability qualities that have restored trust and engagement among NYPGA’ s members.

“ She leads with professionalism, collaboration, and follow-through,” Armentano added.“ In a short time, Amy has elevated the Association’ s visibility and effectiveness, and she’ s built great trust among members who are seeing positive change firsthand.”

The organizational turnaround comes at a critical time. As New York advances its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act( CLCPA) goals, the state’ s energy policy landscape continues to evolve rapidly— with sweeping implications for heating fuel providers, infrastructure investment, and energy reliability.

“ Propane is part of the solution— not the problem,” said Armentano.“ Our infrastructure is critical, our workforce is skilled, and our fuel provides the reliability New York families and businesses depend on. With this new structure and leadership, NYPGA is in its strongest position yet to fight for energy choice, defend our industry, and help shape the state’ s clean-energy future.”

This NYPGA news is based on a news release issued by the association. It has been edited slightly for clarity and length.

� OBITUARY: JOHN J ESPOSITO, J & E OIL CO.

John J. Esposito of Hamden, Connecticut, who started his business, the J & E Oil Co., in 1954, and operated it for 71 years, died on Oct. 17. He was 97. A resident of Hamden all his life, Esposito was a member of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association since 1965. His obituary, published by the association in its newsletter to members, follows in slightly shortened form.

A U. S. Army veteran of WWII, Esposito was predeceased by his wife, Barbara( Galpin) Esposito. Born in Hamden on Jan. 10, 1928, he was a son of the late John and Carmela( Aitro) Esposito. He is survived by his daughters, Holli Esposito of Hamden and Lisa Stall; as well as grandsons; his brother, Edward Esposito of Hamden; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four sisters and six brothers. He coached Little League Babe Ruth Baseball for many years, and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers. Calling hours and a service were held on Oct. 23, followed by burial with Military Honors in St. Mary’ s Cemetery, Hamden. To send a condolence to his family, see his obituary at www. beecherandbennett. com. l FON

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