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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.

Gordon Larsen, Instructor
Gordon Larsen has more than 40 years of experience working as an NGV fleet supervisor, an
educator and an NGV and fueling expert. He is also a certified CNG fuel system inspector. During his
tenure at Questar Gas, he managed the company’s fleet of 900 vehicles – 800 of which ran on natural
gas. He has earned master technician certifications from Ford and GM, and diesel certifications from
Allison, Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Caterpillar.

Larsen was a frequent guest lecturer at applied technology schools including Weber State University,
Utah State University, and Salt Lake Community College, as well as a technical conference speaker for public service
commissions and National Clean Cities on the topic of natural gas as a transportation fuel. In 2005, he received a Lifetime
Achievement Award from Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVA) and Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF).

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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