“Every value that PEI made available to me as a regulator also applies consultants,” he said. “Being a member of PEI adds value to my business.” Click here to read the full story.

Patti Kunz, International Director,  Morrison Bros. Co.
"Young Executives is a great way to network within your industry as well as form lifelong friendships.  The winter conference brings a lot of great ideas to the table to incorporate into your organization.  You can share experiences with other young executives and maybe even find a way to improve things you are currently doing within your company by learning from others."

Calvin Bishop, D&H Petroleum & Environmental Services
“As alternative fuel sources enter our market, there will be new technologies and methods. PEI will be at the forefront as a clearinghouse for information. PEI will be here to help.”

Bruce Larson, Oscar W. Larson Co.
“I think every PEI member needs to be recognized in such a fashion that if a customer has a choice of doing business with a PEI member or a non-PEI member, they would choose the PEI member. They should choose the PEI member because of the advantages a PEI membership brings in terms of education and being well informed about industry issues on a national and international basis.”

Michael Shelby and Philip Grace, Southern Company of North Little Rock
The new owners of Southern Company of North Little Rock delved into the industry headfirst. Relying heavily on the PEI staff and other experts for guidance, Shelby and Grace put their faith in industry authorities like Bob Renkes. They trusted The Southern Company's veteran employees and their own gut instincts to guide them through the process of re-energizing a mature business. “It was a bit intimidating at first, but we always felt encouraged."

 Blair Shwedo, SouthEastern Petroleum Systems, Inc.

“Petroleum is no longer the only source of energy, non-petroleum products will begin to replace traditional applications, and although many of these fuels and lubricants will be stored and dispensed in the same basic equipment, there will be critical differences. The one tool that will help PEI and its member companies survive the change is knowledge. We have to read a lot, converse with each other and learn what those subtle differences are. We need PEI to keep our finger on the pulse of the market and determine what new fuels are here to stay.”