Getting to Know TPGA President Josh McAdams

from October 2021 Texas Propane magazine

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Tell us about your company. How long in business?

McAdams Propane Company was started in 1996 by purchasing a 2-truck company in Center, TX. Midstream Transportation was started in 2014 with one truck

Who started the company?

My parents, Lisa and Billy Bob McAd-

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ams, started McAdams Propane. My parents and I started Midstream.

How many locations?

McAdams Propane has seven locations. Midstream has two locations.

How many people employed?

McAdams: 45

Midstream: 55

What is your role in your companies?

McAdams: Vice President

Midstream: Operating Partner

Years in the propane industry: 24

This former TPGA scholarship re-

cipient: graduated from Texas A & M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2006.

What are some previous jobs/roles that you think help you with your current role as TPGA President?

I have had the opportunity to be able to work all the way through the value chain of propane in my career, from the supply and logistics side, all the way down to driving a truck and piping a house for the end user. These experiences help me relate to the largest supplier all the way to the single truck operators who make up our membership.

What is the most memorable moment of your presidency thus far?

Experiencing a year without a convention, I’ve been coming to the summer shows most of my life, and don’t remember a year without one. I’m glad we were able to have the convention this year.

What do you hope to achieve before the end of your presidential term?

The main goal is to work with the Railroad Commission from an administrative and operational standpoint to streamline their processes. One way is I want to help

the marketers and transporters have an easier experience training new employees, continuing education for existing employees, and get their trucks licensed through a portal so that the membership can see exactly where any request from the RRC is within the system, and when it can be expected to be completed so they can continue operations and stay in compliance. I think we have made some good strides in this direction, as of late, but we need to get the job done.

Additional words of wisdom or insights for the propane industry:

As long as we take care of our customers and our industry, they will take care of us.

Tell us about yourself and family.

I’m a fourth generation industry guy. My wife, Sharisse, our daughters Aryn (4) and Sullivan (2) all live in Center, Texas. My parents and business partners Billy Bob and Lisa McAdams also reside in Center.

When you are not working, what are your favorite pastimes?

Hanging out at the lake, playing golf, and hunting.

Why do you think it is important that propane industry become members of the Texas Propane Gas Association?

I think the TPGA is important because no matter the size of your business, if you are in the association you have the same voice, and the voice is a strong one that promotes our industry, and helps achieve some really good things.

How has the Texas Propane Gas Association helped your company over the years?

Through the years, TPGA has taught me a lot of things. Each quarterly meeting is almost like a benchmarking event, you are able to sit around with folks from all over the state who aren’t competitors of yours, and learn new ways to do things. TPGA has also helped our companies battle some municipalities who aren’t knowledgeable about propane, and therefore don’t want tanks to be installed.

What is one piece of propane or trucking technology you cannot live without in day to day business?

Absolutely my truck tracking system. I can see any truck in the fleet from my phone. Also, electronic service and delivery software, and getting past the days of posting each delivery by hand has definitely helped.

What changes do you foresee happening in the propane industry in upcoming years?

Supply. The supply environment has already changed in Texas just since last year and I believe will continue to change. Export terminals on the Texas coast have become and will continue to be a large player in our inventory levels each year. We have experienced several years of lower prices which help all the marketers and their customers; however, we are seeing prices rising again as this is printed because of supply.

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