PPGA Summer Conference 2026

PPGA Summer Conference August 12-14, 2026 Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington

Program Information

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Schedule of Events

Convention Information Wednesday, August 10

NAME BADGES

5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Stars Terrace Name badges are required to participate in all conference events.

Welcome Reception & Cornhole Tournament Enjoy cocktails and light appetizers. Make sure to arrive on-time if you want to SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER 50/50 RAFFLE sign yourself or your team up for the cornhole tournament.

The PPGA Board of Directors is hosting a 50/50 raffle to support the Dick Start Scholarship Fund. Tickets will be sold throughout the conference, ending Thursday evening where the winner will be drawn during Dinner at the Skamania Lodge 7:30am – 8:15am Location: San Juan Ballroom Riverview Pavilion.

A Solution to The Industry’s Workforce Challenge Michelle Wilson, Vice President, GenerationNext Propane Pros

BEVERAGE TICKETS

For the Wednesday Welcome Reception, drink tickets have been provided in the back of your name badge.

Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Complimentary Thursday, August 11 (continued) beverages will be provided for the duration of the Thursday evening dinner.

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PPGA Summer Conference August 12-14, 2026 Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington

Schedule of Events Wednesday, August 12 8:30am – 1:30pm Golf Outing Arrive at 8:30am for registration with a shotgun start at 9:00am. Registration includes 18-holes of golf with cart, practice balls, drink ticket and lunch. Transportation not provided.

Location: Elk Ridge Golf Course, 1 St Martina Springs Rd., Carson Pre-registration required.

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Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00am Breakfast & Registration Location: 8:30am – 8:45am National Propane Gas Association Update Benjamin Nussdorf, General Counsel/Senior VP, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, NPGA 8:45am – 9:00am Propane Education & Research Council Update Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development, PERC 9:00am – 9:30am Oregon State Fire Marshal Update Mark Johnson, Assistant Chief Deputy, Regulatory Services Division

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PPGA Summer Conference August 12-14, 2026 Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington

Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13 (continued) 9:30am-10:00am What You Need to Know About RTP Joe Montroy, Vice President Sales, Bergquist, Inc. 10:00am - 10:15am Break & Visit Sponsor Display Tables 10:15am – 10:45am Legislative Panel Discussion

10:45am – 11:15am The Every Day Safe Program Update Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development, PERC

Legacy Energy Due July 29

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Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13 (continued) 11:15am – 11:45am Does the International LPG Market Impact the PNW Region?

JD Buss, President, Westlark Advisors 11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch Location: 1:00pm – 2:00pm How Propane Companies Win in an Electrification-First Environment Jason Erwin, National Sales Manager, Warm Thoughts Communications 2:00pm – 3:00pm PPGA Board Meeting Location:

Hawaii Gas Due July 29

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PPGA Summer Conference August 12-14, 2026 Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington

Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13 (continued) 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & 50/50 Raffle Drawing & Awards Location: Skamania Lodge Riverview Pavilion Sponsored by

Friday, August 14 8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast & Membership Meeting Location:

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PPGA Summer Conference August 12-14, 2026 Skamania Lodge | Stevenson, Washington

Thank You Sponsors SILVER

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