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mission to raise awareness for children in foster care.
Abandoned at age 13 and in and out of foster care,
Jimmy credits his success to the elderly couple who Find your
provided a stable home and the chance to complete
his education. Committed to using his platform as a CDL Training
successful musician to advocate for foster youth, in Program.
2010 Jimmy walked halfway across America to raise
awareness of the challenges faced by kids aging out
of the foster-care system. Since starting his advocacy npga.org/ace
efforts, Jimmy has been instrumental in getting legisla-
tive bills passed extending the age of foster care from
18 to 21 in California, Tennessee, North Carolina, and
Ohio. In 2016, he received the prestigious Points of
Light award from President George H.W. Bush. His hits Administrative
include “Stay Gone,” “Paper Angels,” “I Love You This Compliance
Experts
Much” and “Do You Believe Me Now.” He has authored
several New York Times best-selling books including
one adapted for the screen. To learn more about
Jimmy and his inspiring awareness campaign for foster
children, Project Meet Me Halfway, please visit www.
projectmmh.org. The Prayer Breakfast is not included
as part of convention/Expo registration.
Through the Leadership Lens podcast is re-
turning live for its third consecutive year at the 2026
Women in Propane Roundtable. On Monday afternoon,
make sure to attend the WIP Roundtable: Through On Monday night, join the Young Gassers for
the Leadership Lens podcast. This interactive session an evening with friends and colleagues at the annual
features a live edition of the popular podcast, hosted by Young Gassers Reception, held in conjunction with the
Jessica Balderston and Freddie Ridler, and showcases a NPGA Southeastern & International Propane Expo.
panel of the podcast's most memorable guests. Attend- Don't miss the opportunity to relax and have a lot of
ees will hear authentic leadership stories, gain insights fun with light bites and an open bar at Luke's 32 Bridge.
from industry voices, and participate in a live Q&A with Admission is complimentary to Young Gassers mem-
the hosts. Following the podcast, audience members bers. Click here to become a Young Gassers member,
will take part in roundtable discussions, sharing person- or rejoin. The Young Gassers Reception is not included
al reflections and connecting with peers in a collabo- as part of convention/Expo registration. Additional fee
rative, growth-focused environment. This reception is applies.
open to all Expo registrants. Registration is now open for the 2026 NPGA

Afterwards, you can continue the conversation Southeastern & International Propane Expo™! You
with industry colleagues at the Women in Propane can use this link to book your accommodations
and Young Professional Council Awards Ceremony and through EventSphere, official housing provider for the
Reception. This joint networking event, hosted by WIP Expo. Please reserve hotel accommodations through
and YPC, offers and opportunity to connect with leaders EventSphere only. The NPGA room block is available
and peers from across the propane industry, celebrate until March 18, 2026. Book early for the best selec-
award recipients, and learn more about the Councils' tion! **Please note that NPGA will only have shuttle
programs and resources focused on leadership devel- service to the Renaissance this year. You can find the
opment and professional growth. The reception is open list of hotels, the schedule at glance, and links on pag-
to all Expo registrants. es 14-15. We hope to see you in Nashville!■

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