Ed English is Vice President & Technical Director for FQS, LLC., Mr. English oversees all aspects directly related to the research, development, and deployment of chemicals for use in the various stages of production of crude oil and product quality through the various stages of distribution from the oil field to end user. Before joining Fuel Quality Services, Inc., Mr. English worked in the nuclear power industry. The focus of his work was the implementation of various corrosion control programs for primary radioactive systems, secondary non-radioactive systems, auxiliary component systems, emergency systems, and fuel storage systems. Mr. English has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida, with an additional two years post baccalaureate work from the University of Miami.

John Dunleavey bio coming soon!

Lance Marino bio coming soon!

Bob O’Brien is a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry, Bob is the Education Director of NORA, serves on the NFPA31 committee and is chair of the BPI Standards Technical Committee. Bob is also National President of OESP.

Ashley Campbell is the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager at Warm Thoughts Communication. Ashley has been in digital marketing her entire career and is an expert in the consumer buying cycle. Her expertise has helped fuel marketers and home services business connect the dots and acquire more customers, sell more equipment and strengthen their brand.

Greg Burns has served the energy industry for almost 30 years. During that time, Greg has led several national and regional sales teams successfully growing their service and install businesses.

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Bob Williamson, Pest and Lawn Director of Cetane Associates, has handled over 40 acquisitions during his 30+ year career and has visited many diverse service companies across the country, sharing ideas that can help companies grow and prosper. The list of services Bob has managed includes Heating Oil, Propane, HVAC, Plumbing, Home Security, Swimming Pool, Lawn & Tree Care, and Pest Control.

Barrett Conway, Managing Director of Cetane Associates, engages in M&A advisory, business value estimates, and transaction analysis, leading the firm’s deal execution team. He has over nine years' experience in the professional financial advisory space and has worked on over 100 M&A transactions with Cetane Associates. As a member of the National Propane Gas Association, Barrett currently sits on the Audit Committee and was named to the propane industry’s inaugural class of 30 Under 30 in 2020. Barrett received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University with a concentration in Finance.

Pam Giordano before joining Cetane Associates full-time in 2023, Pam most recently served as General Manager of Lake Region Energy in Maine. Prior to her time at Lake Region Energy, Pam was Director of Operations for M. L. Halle (Townsend Energy) where she served for 15 years. Pam’s industry involvement has supported various organizations and has been recognized at state and national levels. For many years Pam was involved with Energy Marketers Association of New Hampshire (EMANH) and became its first female Chair in 2016. She also served as the secretary of NEFI (National Energy & Fuels Institute) for three years and as well as a member of its Executive Committee. Today she is Vice President of Women in Energy. Her honors include being named Member of the Year by EMANH in 2019, and in 2021, Pam was named a NEFI Legend.

Pam’s deep and long experience with various companies in management roles, along with her exceptional industry volunteer work creates strong relationships with Cetane clients. She’s a people person with a true hands-on background in operations and business valuations.

Pam holds a Bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce University.

Barrett Conway, Managing Director of Cetane Associates, engages in M&A advisory, business value estimates, and transaction analysis, leading the firm’s deal execution team. He has over nine years' experience in the professional financial advisory space and has worked on over 100 M&A transactions with Cetane Associates. As a member of the National Propane Gas Association, Barrett currently sits on the Audit Committee and was named to the propane industry’s inaugural class of 30 Under 30 in 2020. Barrett received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University with a concentration in Finance.

Bob O’Brien is a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry, Bob is the Education Director of NORA, serves on the NFPA31 committee and is chair of the BPI Standards Technical Committee. Bob is also National President of OESP.

Elaine Levin has over 30 years of experience in working worth with energy producers, refiners, marketers, and consumers executing hedging strategies. Elaine is the President to Powerhouse, and before that Elaine was Vice President, Futures Specialist at Morgan Stanley.

Joe Uglietto is the President of Diversified Energy Specialists (DES), a renewable energy consulting and environmental markets trading company. At DES, Joe trades in thermal energy portfolio standards in the northeast and is an aggregation in the Massachusetts Alternative Portfolio Standard, representing clients across renewable thermal technologies. Joe has been monitoring the efforts of States in the northeast to implement Cap-and-Invest programs, building ordinances and Clean Heat Standards for the thermal sector. Joe's recent work has focused on the design of market-based decarbonization programs for the thermal sector.

Richard P. Schweitzer is the regulatory counsel for NEFI. He is an attorney in Washington, D.C. with more than 20 years of experience in handling regulatory, legislative and litigation matters for transportation companies and their trade associations. The practice includes a broad base of administrative, tax, corporate and international issues, involving the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal and state governments.

Alan Wornham is one of two technical trainers for Beckett Corp. He has over 35 years experience as an oil technician. He is NORA Gold Certified, a NORA accredited instructor and the President of his local OESP Chapter.

Bob O'Brien is a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry, Bob is the Education Director of NORA, serves on the NFPA31 committee and is chair of the BPI Standards Technical Committee. Bob is also National President of OESP.

Eileen O’Brien is the Human Resources Director at Gault Family Companies, where she oversees all HR functions across a dynamic and growing group of businesses. With a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Eileen brings a strong foundation in compliance and strategic communications to her leadership. Her expertise spans employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruiting, and HIPAA compliance—making her a trusted advisor and key contributor to organizational success.

Eileen has led the development and rollout of policies, training programs, and leadership development initiatives that have transformed the company’s approach to engagement, performance, and culture. She is particularly skilled in navigating high-conflict situations, union relations, and benefits administration, and she plays a central role in annual insurance and compensation negotiations.

Beyond her work at Gault, Eileen serves as a Professional in Residence at Fairfield University, where she mentors future HR leaders and has attended the prestigious Thayer Leadership at West Point, which has further shaped her values-based, people-centered approach.

Known for her interactive, data-driven presentations, Eileen has presented at national insurance symposium, HR forums and industry conferences. Her sessions are packed with real-world examples and practical takeaways, rooted in her commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces where people thrive.

Jim Berner is a Partner at Meridian Associates who works directly with family business owners, next-generation leaders, and leadership teams to identify growth opportunities, uncover hidden costs, and develop practical plans for the future. Completing more than 240 business valuations and advising on a range of M&A transactions, Jim brings a clear-eyed understanding of what drives business value. He’s frequently invited to speak on topics like financial ratios, workforce shifts, talent development, and effective communication— He offers insights that are grounded, relevant, and easy to apply.

David Heiser has represented PriMedia for over 24 years. Working with marketers of all sizes across the home comfort industry as well as local, state and national associations. Consulting on all facets of their marketing programs, as well as providing sales, customer service and other industry trainings. David has not only represented PriMedia, but has also been an advocate for the industry through trainings/workshops for Real Estate and Home Inspector professionals. In addition to his other responsibilities, David is also head of advertising services for Oil & Energy Magazine. He currently sits on both the PPA Heating Fuels and Propane Committees. David also holds the position of vice-chair of the Propane Gas Association of New England's Marketing Committee.

Dennis bio coming soon!

Marty Kirshner, CPA, MSA, is the Partner leading the Energy Practice Group at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP. He serves fuel oil and propane clients as a strategic advisor and consultant on all aspects of financial and business operations. Marty also currently serves as Treasurer of the National Fuel and Energy Institute (NEFI).

Lisa Koblin provides practical and real time, legal HR counseling to businesses with complex employment issues. She assists employers with labor and employment disputes, including litigation of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wage and class action claims in state and federal courts as well as mediation. She provides counseling on employee handbooks and policies, non-compete agreements, anti-discrimination statutes, wage and hour laws, and joint employer liability. Her experience providing human resources training covers topics ranging from conducting effective investigations, to complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state and local employment laws concerning paid sick leave, leaves of absence and employee accommodations.

Fred Lord brings over 40 years of experience in the delivered fuels industry in various operational and financial management roles. Currently serves as a director at Cetane Associates. Previously, Fred had been with HOP Energy and its predecessor as its corporate treasurer for over 25 years where he worked on over 50 acquisitions and multiple refinancings. He has been active in industry trade associations and is currently on the executive committee of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association.

Fred holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Furman University, an MBA from the University of Connecticut and a law degree from Western New England University School of Law.

Pam Giordano works for Cetane Associates since 2023, before that Pam served as General Manager of Lake Region Energy in Maine. Prior to her time at Lake Region Energy, Pam was Director of Operations for M. L. Halle (Townsend Energy) where she served for 15 years. Pam's deep and long experience with various companies in management roles, along with her exceptional industry volunteer work creates strong relationships with Cetane clients. She's a people person with a true hands-on background in operations and business valuations. Pam holds a Bachelor's degree from Franklin Pierce University.

Mike McGrann is a Managing Director in the BBH Center for Family Business. In this role, he helps private business owners navigate issues at the intersection of family and business and is a trusted thought partner to owners as they manage complex issues around succession, growth, and legacy preservation.

Prior to joining the firm, Mike spent over 25 years working with complex multigenerational family enterprises, families of wealth, and family offices around the world providing consulting services and educational programming. He was also employed by Fidelity Investments and worked as a micro-enterprise lender in the Dominican Republic. He is also a founder of the Telos Group and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses.

Mike received a B.A. in economics from Cornell University and an MBA and M.A. in international studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Bob Torbin earned BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. He is registered professional engineer and a life-time member of ASMA. Mr. Torbin serves as a voting member of national codes and standards committees including the NFPA 54 Technical Committee, the NFPA 715 Technical Committee, the CSA LC-1 Technical Sub-Committee, the NPGA TS&S Committee. He is the author/co-author of over 100 technical reports, journal articles and conference papers, and is an accomplished speaker at industry events.

Bob O'Brien is a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry, Bob is the Education Director of NORA, serves on the NFPA31 committee and is chair of the BPI Standards Technical Committee. Bob is also National President of OESP.

Leo Verruso is the General Manager of Advanced Fuel Solutions (AFS) since 2011 and has been an active member of our industry for over 30 years. AFS manufactures fuel additives to enhance the performance of all liquid fuels. Leo is an active Board Member of the newly rebranded National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI), as well as on the Board of Hudson Valley Oil & Energy Council and Upstate New York Energy Association. In addition to his position at AFS, Leo is the co-founder of Vets2Techs, a 501(c)(3) organization to help connect United States Military Veterans with the workforce development needs of the energy industry.

Anne Steckel bio coming soon!

Mike Digiorgio - co-founder of propaneadvisorygroup and propaneandoiltraining.com, is a 50-year veteran of the propane industry and is among the country's most respected and well known consultants, Subject Matter Experts, and Educators. Mike spends considerable time working with attorneys who are representing fuel companies from plaintiffs suing fuel companies after the companies are involved in incidents or accidents.

Marty Kirshner, CPA, MSA, is the Partner leading the Energy Practice Group at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP. He serves fuel oil and propane clients as a strategic advisor and consultant on all aspects of financial and business operations. Marty also currently serves as Treasurer of the National Fuel and Energy Institute (NEFI).

Bryan Pearce is the Director of Strategic Business Planning at Gray, Gray & Gray, where he leads professionals from across a range of disciplines to assist clients seeking to develop intentional growth strategies for their businesses. His strategic insights are invaluable for fostering business development and employee success.

Robert Levene is the Director of Operational Efficiency Consulting for energy companies at Gray, Gray & Gray. He specializes in optimizing business operations and enhancing employee productivity, providing practical solutions for industry challenges.