About

Louisiana Propane Gas Association

The Louisiana Propane Gas Association (LPGA), is a non-profit, association created to promote, protect and encourage the growth of the propane industry in Louisiana. LPGA is committed to the education, safety, training, promotion, and legislative and regulatory efforts of the Louisiana propane industry. With your help, we can work to achieve a favorable regulatory climate for the propane industry.

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Benefits of Joining

Find out more about the benefits of joining as member of the Louisiana Propane Gas Association.

Our Mission

The mission of the Louisiana Propane Gas Association (LPGA) is to increase awareness of the advantages of propane, to promote its safe use through training, and to achieve a favorable regulatory climate for the propane industry as a whole.

Our Board

President

Tracy Wells

Gas Equipment Company

twells@gasequipment.com

Vice President

James Rosenfeld

Ferrellgas

jamesrosenfeld@ferrellgas.com

Secretary/Treasurer

Jon Despino

Jim's South Butane-Propane

jon@despinotire.com

State Director

Kenny Lucero

Cajun Propane

kennylucero@cox.net

Supplier Chairman

Derek Huff

Bergquist, Inc.

derek.huff@bergquistinc.com

Supplier Elect

Joe Ezernack

Meeder Equipment

joez@meeder.com

Northern District Director

Jack Pinkerton

Targa

jpinkerton@targaresources.com

Southern District Director

Dennis Blades

Herring Gas

dblades@herringgas.com

Central District Director

Hayden Herring

Herring Gas

hherring@herringgas.com

South At-Large Director

Vacant

North At-Large Director

Paul Johnston

O'Nealgas

paulsjohnston@icloud.com

Executive Director

Luke Fitzpatrick

LPGA

luke@louisianapropane.com

Our Members


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Events , Board Meeting Info

2026 Fourth Quarter Board Meeting Set

The third quarter board of directors meeting for the Louisiana Propane Gas Association has been set for Tuesday, December 16,...

Propane tips , Safety tips

Propane Safety Tips Before, During & After the Storm

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast, the Louisiana Propane Gas Association urges residents and businesses to finalize storm...

Board Meeting Info , Events

2026 Third Quarter Board Meeting Set!

The third quarter board of directors meeting for the Louisiana Propane Gas Association has been set for Tuesday, September 29,...