PERC Senior Management & Staff

Tucker is the president and chief executive officer of the Propane Education & Research Council. He has worked in the propane industry for 26 years, having served as the director of business development for Inergy, chief executive officer of Premier Propane, and the chief operating officer of Columbia Propane, a unit of the Columbia Energy Group. Tucker is also the former chairman of a PERC advisory committee on engine fuel matters and is active with the National Propane Gas Association and the Virginia Propane Gas Association.

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Michael provides support to the Council’s annual budgeting and long-range financial planning of the organization and heads up the accounting operations. He establishes guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, prepares the annual budget for publication, and oversees the audit process.

Erin oversees the Council’s integrated communications and marketing strategy, which includes the Propane Can Do That campaign, industry communications, public relations, and thought leadership.

Bridget is responsible for leading and executing all propane industry-facing initiatives. She works with industry groups to support the development and implementation of PERC resources and services, and directly engages with industry stakeholders in outreach projects to facilitate integration of PERC’s commercialization, market development, industry training, and safety and training activities.

Eric leads the team that advises senior management and the Council on all matters related to safety, education, and code compliance. He helps guide the creation of innovative safety programs and directs the safety team’s ongoing work to transform workforce safety training materials to meet the evolving trends and demands of the industry.

Ingrid manages PERC’s B2B market outreach and training activities for on-road and off-road new product development and commercialization. She also manages outreach and engagement activities for marketers, providing information about new products and market opportunities.

Tameka provides helpdesk support for industry users of PERC applications and websites, including the state websites (Propane Web Services subscribers) and the Resource Catalog.

Joseph leads PERC initiatives to grow propane demand by working directly with partners across multiple industries. He is responsible for business development, product development, and market development activities, which includes outreach, communications, education, research, product development, technical integrations, and product commercialization.

Bryan is the chief architect of the residential and commercial market portfolios, leading efforts to support and grow propane demand in the residential and commercial markets. He facilitates the development and adoption of propane-powered equipment and appliances through business development, product development, and market development activities to preserve existing markets and develop new growth opportunities.

Satish is responsible for performing modeling, data analysis, and project management. He assists in developing life-cycle analysis work at PERC and is also deeply involved in projects pertaining to emissions measurements and modeling. He engages with research organizations, national, and private laboratories, industry partners, and others to understand, influence, and align research and development priorities. He supports the industry’s research strategy and provides analyses to position propane as a sustainable energy solution.

Christopher’s primary focus is the overall management, maintenance and administration of the Propane Industry’s Learning Management System (LMS) application and environment.  He is the primary contact for vendor support, maintenance, notifications, releases and updates.

Margaret is responsible for the development of e-Learning modules and electronic performance support. She produces educational and compelling course content and works with SMEs to identify training needs and create content enhancements for the learning process. Margaret creates supporting materials/media, and interacts with PERC’s Safety and Compliance team, as well as the Learning Center.

Rachel coordinates business development activities across all PERC markets by managing market-facing incentive programs, evaluating market data, organizing business development meetings with allied industries, and assisting partners in using propane industry resources.

Pat is responsible for raising the awareness and understanding of PERC’s mission, strategic goals, and activities across the propane industry. He also ensures that the industry’s needs, interests, and concerns are communicated to PERC.

Garrett works with the LMS Administrator and is closely involved in the management and maintenance of the LMS. He is a primary contact for user support, system performance, and vendor support, and plays a pivotal role in the continuing improvement of our educational platform

Edward works closely with accounting, operations, and management staff to improve PERC’s capacity to manage resources within forecasted revenue and approved budgets. He is responsible for overall program accounting and in assisting in the oversight of assessment revenue, inventory, and grant accounting, and as well as special projects.

John oversees the contracting and legal affairs of the Council. In addition, he negotiates and drafts contracts and evaluates costs. John manages litigation as required, and assesses legal conformity and risks of the Council’s activities and products. He also defines milestones and tracks contractor performance.

Tebel works with the Educational Content Manager and is involved with the creation and development of new training content. She also works closely with PERC’s Safety and Compliance team to keep the library of existing content up to date.

Erin provides customer support for the fulfillment center and provides primary support for grant administration by performing initial application review and final report analyses. She also performs general administration duties and assists with preparation and planning for industry programs and meetings.

Anna is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising all logistics required to produce successful meetings and conferences for PERC. She is proficient at sourcing, budgeting, vendor management, as well as on-site management. Anna is also responsible for maintaining and updating the Councilor-specific website, establishing internal deadlines for Council meeting materials, organizing internal planning meetings, and communicating details of upcoming meetings to staff, industry members, and partners.

Emily helps develop and maintain the identity, the brand, and the visual style of the Council in all communications such as the PERC Update, press releases, communication talking points, etc. She writes and edits the Council meeting minutes. Working under the director of communications, she serves as the backup point of contact for incoming media inquiries, gathers necessary information, and coordinates PERC’s response.

Ginna is responsible for the design and management of demonstration and tradeshow programs, with a focus on new product development and commercialization. She works with the Business Development & Outreach team and appropriate projects managers to ensure market launch plans are coordinated and supported by appropriate demonstration program efforts. Ginna ensures a consistent look-and-feel of PERC’s tradeshow collateral materials (booth, banners, etc.) that fits PERC’s overall communications strategy and brand.

Khosrow provides data and data analysis supporting decisions on new uses for propane and manages and executes market research projects designed to deliver insights and recommendations to support strategic and tactical decision-making.

Michael is the chief architect of the agriculture market portfolio. He is tasked with promoting propane consumption for agricultural markets as well as some sectors of the industrial and high-horsepower, off-road engine markets. He facilitates the adoption of propane-powered equipment, appliances, and vehicles through market development and product development to preserve existing markets and develop new growth opportunities.

Kristen is responsible for managing the PERC Grant Management System (PERC GMS), the state rebate grant program as required by PERA and the national grants program. With the Industry Relations team, she also supports industry facing communications, outreach efforts, and events and is the staff liaison to State Associations. Learn more about Working with PERC or explore our For Propane Providers content.

Lyndon oversees PERC’s safety and compliance program offerings and is responsible for incorporating industry regulations, codes, standards, and best practices into PERC education and safety resources. He also provides subject matter expertise in his engagement with companies, industry organizations, and committees related to safety compliance and training.

Theresa is responsible for the essential business and human resource functions of the office. She recruits and hires staff, administers employee benefits, payroll, business insurance, and manages the administrative team. She is also the staff liaison to the PERC Council members and the Executive Committee members with respect to orientation and ongoing activities.

Sophi is the friendly voice you hear when you call the office. She provides general administrative and clerical assistance to the PERC staff, helps ensure that the needs of all callers are met, and also provides Help Desk support for the Propane Catalog.

Elena oversees PERC’s newly revised Marketer Sales Training Program, which delivers market insights, performance solutions and customized tools that empower propane marketers to leverage business opportunities in all market segments. She also supports the Can Do Marketing Training Program.

Gokul leads PERC initiatives to grow propane demand through research, technology development, and sustainability programs. He works with research partners, as well as colleagues in the propane industry, allied industries, and government organizations, to advance propane technologies. He leads the industry’s research strategy supporting market growth, providing technical support to product development projects, and providing analyses to position propane as a sustainable energy solution.

Gregg develops and oversees strategic communications programs that help drive new demand for propane gallons, promote consistent branding and messaging, and achieve measurable results. Serving as the primary media contact, he manages PERC’s announcements and public relations programs, including core message development, media relations strategy and execution, and executive communications support.

Stephen is the chief architect of the over-the-road market portfolio and is responsible for maximizing propane autogas gallon sales in the on-highway light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle markets. He works with the Sr. VP of Business Development on establishing business plans, including strategies and tactics. Stephen focuses on new product research and development, product launches, maintenance and growth in existing market segments, and potential new market development opportunities.

Grace manages PERC’s extensive portfolio of projects and ensures those projects are meeting the industry’s objectives, are on time, on budget, and have the resources needed for the project to be successful. Grace provides portfolio analysis, strategic guidance, and various executive reports to senior management.

Paula is responsible for working with marketers, and key industry leaders and partners, to understand industry interests and needs. She provides “voice of marketer” feedback to PERC Staff and Advisory Committee to help ensure products and programs are responsive to industry needs. Paula meets with industry members at annual conventions, state association meetings, and industry events to solicit feedback and to educate marketers about available products and services.

Jeremy leads technical communications for PERC. He oversees and manages all technical communications projects which includes creating stories, articles, marketing and communication materials from data, research and studies which supports the industry and market growth. Jeremy also serves as the lead in communications and marketing strategy for agriculture, off-road, and material handling.