A Doniphan propane supplier will serve in industry leadership for the Missouri Propane Gas Association.
The association recently elected officers and directors to serve on its Board of Directors for 2020-21. The new terms begin July 1 although board members will not be installed until the planned Oct. 3 meeting due to health concerns with large public gatherings.
Samantha Reed of Reed Oil in Doniphan will serve as membership chair.
MPGA will mark its 75th anniversary on June 29. The organization was chartered on June 29, 1945, as the Missouri LP-Gas Association, originally located in Springfield.
MPGA is a not-for-profit trade association organized to promote the safe and efficient use of propane. According to the U.S. Census, approximately 9% of Missouri’s households use propane for heating, hot water and cooking. Recognized for its environmental benefits, propane is also widely used in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and transportation as a safe and versatile energy source.