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Women in Propane
W omen in Propane
By: Chelsea Uphaus
ast week, I had the pleasure of attending the
Women in Propane Planning Retreat in Portland,
Maine, and I’m thrilled about what’s ahead for
Lour industry. Women in Propane (WIP) Council,
an initiative of the National Propane Gas Association,
was founded in 2012 to support the advancement and
success of women in the propane industry. Through
mentorship, networking and professional develop-
ment, Women in Propane fosters a more inclusive
propane industry for all industry professionals.
One of WIP’s standout programs, the Knowl-
edge Exchange mentoring platform, connects women
and men across all roles and experience levels to share
insights, build confidence and grow leadership poten-
tial. • Barb Cline, Prairie Hills Transit, South Dakota:

Women in transportation are increasingly “Prairie Hills Transit is on the cutting edge of public
being recognized for their efforts to drive sustainable transit operation with these new propane buses
businesses, school districts and transportation agen- and the first propane fueling infrastructure in the
cies. Here are just a few words of wisdom from women state.”
shaping the transportation world with their decision to Interested in getting involved with Women in
operate propane buses: Propane? Explore opportunities for mentorship and

• Amy Rosa, Wa-Nee Community Schools, Indiana: engagement at womeninpropane.org.■
“We are very student-driven here at Wa-Nee. In
the end for me, it’s whatever we can keep in the Source: Chelsea Uphaus is the director
of marketing for ROUSH CleanTech.
classroom that financially benefits the student Uphaus establishes ROUSH Cleantech as
while providing the same service we’re able to do a leader in the advanced clean mobility
now.” industry through brand positioning and
brand activation plans. To learn more,
• Kay Cornelius, St. Louis County Schools, Minneso- visit ROUSHcleantech.com.
ta: “Propane is the right plan for us.”

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