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NGVi’s Professional Training Staff

Leo Thomason, Executive Director
Leo Thomason is known world-wide as an expert in natural gas fueling and vehicle
technology. A professional trainer, and experienced technical consultant, Leo helps fleet
managers, technicians and drivers understand the nuances of using natural gas as a
transportation fuel. Leo possesses specialized, in-depth, and hands-on working knowledge
of CNG fueling stations, and has assisted dozens of clients in solving technical design,

operation and maintenance problems that could not be solved by others.

Leo Thomason began his career in the natural gas utility industry at Pacific Gas & Electric

Company in California. He holds an MBA in management science from California State University, Hayward,
California, and a BS in industrial technology from California State University, Fresno, California.

Duane Lippincott, Instructor
Duane Lippincott joined the NGVi team after a 30-year career in the Automotive
Department at UPS, which oversees both maintenance and engineering. In 2005, he

accepted an assignment in UPS Corporate Automotive Engineering as the Maintenance and
Engineering Manager for the Class 8 power fleet, and most recently served as Director of
Learning and Development with responsibility for all UPS automotive personnel in North
America.

As a leader in the NGV industry, Duane also has served on the Board of Directors of the Technology
Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association. He is a TMC Silver Sparkplug recipient, which is
TMC’s highest award. His work with TMC has afforded Duane close relationships with decision makers of all
the key North American fleets using CNG as a transportation fuel. Duane holds a degree from Thomas Edison
State University in Mechanics and Maintenance.

David Futscher, Instructor
David Futscher is a 45-year veteran in the transportation industry, working as an
automotive technician, fleet supervisor and fleet manager on automobiles, delivery
vehicles, tractor trailers and aviation ground support equipment.

Prior to joining NGVi, David held a 31-year career at UPS, responsible for over 4,000
delivery and transportation vehicles. During this time, he developed extensive hands-on

experience in natural gas vehicle maintenance and repair.

In addition, David collaborated with the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition to establish training for First Responders
and Law Enforcement on proper and safe methods to address alternative fueled vehicles involved in an
accident or fire.

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