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LP gas board | comments & reviews by: R DeWayne Whiddon

he Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board is delighted percent of the class. He has now begun field training
to introduce two highly qualified and with Inspector Stokes while waiting for an available Fire
experienced new inspectors who will fill the Investigator class. After that class, he will finish his field
Tvacancies in the Southwest and Northwest training.
Territories. These positions became available due to Dustin Chase Oliver, our new Northwest Territory
the reassignment of Inspector Chris Stokes to the Inspector, is also in the training phase. Chase also
Southeast Territory and the retirement of former joins us with a strong background in propane. He has
Inspector Darryl Smith from the Northwest Territory. served as a Branch Manager and gained experience in
Chris will visit every branch in the Southeast in the all aspects of a propane company's operations. He is
coming months and serve as Jack’s Field Training familiar with transports, bobtails, service, and training.
Officer. He is about to embark on his rigorous year of training.

John (Jack) Caylor is currently undergoing a He will start with a 14-week program at the police
comprehensive training program to become the academy in Tuscaloosa, followed by two weeks of fire
Southwest Territory inspector. I am sure many of you in investigator training at the Fire College. This will be
the Southwest Territory are acquainted with him. Jack followed by field training with our other inspectors,
has an extensive background in propane. He grew up in further enhancing his skills and knowledge. He has
the industry and has worked as an operations manager started his field training with Inspector David Norris
and service technician. He has a vast knowledge of while waiting for an open police academy class.
bulk plants to complement his many years as a service I hope everyone will join me in welcoming these
technician. Jack has completed his 14 weeks at the two new inspectors for the Alabama LP-Gas Board. I
police academy in Tuscaloosa, graduating in the top ten am positive they will have long, fulfilling careers with

the Board. They have full
support from me and all
the employees here at the
DEALERS LP EQUIPMENT Board offices as they begin
An Affiliate of R.E. Michel Company, LLC this journey. I hope they
will have yours as well.

I will close with
Your SINGLE SOURCE for a gentle reminder to
prioritize safety every
day. This applies to
everything you do, not just
propane-related activities.
Everyone’s families depend
on them coming home to
them every night. The next
...and ALL your propane equipment needs! quarterly meeting of the
ALL
Alabama LP-Gas Board will

Check us out online at dealerslp.com be July 11, 2024, at 10:00
a.m. at 770 S. McDonough
and follow us on St, Montgomery, AL. As
always, a good source of
current information on
1405 Sinnett Avenue • Dothan, Alabama 36303 board activities is available
800-433-8925 at our website at www.

lpgb.alabama.gov.■

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