American Public Gas Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1961

National trade association representing municipally-owned natural gas distribution systems across the United States

Primary audience
Municipal utilities
Work area
Trade association
Topic
Natural gas distribution
Contact
David Schyrver
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization advocates for community-owned natural gas utilities, focusing on safety, security, and sustainability of natural gas distribution. Based in Washington, DC, it serves public gas systems nationwide with 13 employees and 50 volunteers. Founded in 1961, the organization operates with annual revenue of $4.2 million.

What They Focus On

Federal Advocacy

Represents community-owned gas systems in federal policy and regulatory proceedings affecting natural gas distribution

Safety Standards

Promotes operational safety and security best practices for municipal natural gas utilities nationwide

Sustainability Leadership

Advances environmental responsibility and competitiveness of direct natural gas use in local communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.2M

+4.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.1M

+9.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$5.1M

+2.9% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

13

-7.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,173,405 $4,095,790 $5,145,973 13
2023 $3,990,997 $3,754,148 $4,998,742 14
2022 $3,847,534 $4,192,004 $4,810,728 11
2020 $3,564,732 $3,469,970 $5,802,876 12
2019 $4,052,976 $3,921,344 $5,421,062 14
2018 $3,954,205 $3,808,009 $4,907,077 11

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connect with municipal gas utilities to identify operational needs and policy priorities

  • 02

    Policy Development

    Analyze regulations and develop positions on safety, security, and sustainability issues

  • 03

    Federal Advocacy

    Present community gas perspectives to Congress and federal agencies on key legislation

  • 04

    Knowledge Sharing

    Distribute technical guidance and best practices to strengthen municipal gas operations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Public Gas Association

Advocacy & Policy

Represents community-owned gas systems before federal agencies and Congress on regulatory and legislative matters

Safety & Operations

Promotes best practices and safety standards for natural gas distribution systems nationwide

Industry Education

Provides training and technical resources to municipal gas utility operators and administrators

Sustainability Initiatives

Advances competitiveness and environmental sustainability of direct natural gas use in communities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Public Gas Association.

Erin Kurilla

Erin Kurilla

Executive Vice President & Vice President of Advocacy & Operations
33 hrs/week
Compensation: $270,869
Todd Brady

Todd Brady

Director of Operations and Administration
22 hrs/week
Compensation: $148,800
Sheila Deringis

Sheila Deringis

Director of Events, Finance & Membership
Full-time
Compensation: $148,516
Marghet Hager

Marghet Hager

Director of Digital Strategy
Full-time
Compensation: $137,704
Audrey Casey

Audrey Casey

Director of Communications & Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $134,600
Dave Schryver

Dave Schryver

President & CEO
Emma Rowland

Emma Rowland

Manager of Legislative Affairs
Zachary Hillock

Zachary Hillock

Engineering and Pipeline Safety Coordinator
Renée Lani

Renée Lani

General Counsel
Maddie Sheppard

Maddie Sheppard

Manager of Regulatory Affairs
DS

David Schyrver

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $408,209
BT

Bob Thilmony

Director (Until 08/24)
1 hrs/week
BU

Bradley Utz

Director (From 07/24)
1 hrs/week
BD

Brian Dove

Director (From 07/24)
1 hrs/week
JA

Jacob Allen

Director (From 07/24)
1 hrs/week
JW

James Williams

Director (Until 05/24)
1 hrs/week
JP

John Piazza

Director (Until 07/24)
1 hrs/week
JZ

John Zuk

Director (Until 12/24)
1 hrs/week
SS

Stuart Saulters

VP.government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $231,149
RL

Renee Lani

Dir. Regulatory Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $200,000
AT

Andy Thomas

Director
BW

Ben Warren

Director
BW

Bradley Walters

Director
CA

Chris Anderson

Director
CC

Crystal Cooley

Director
DR

Daniel Rifenburgh

Director
DM

Daxton Maze

Director
GH

Greg Henderson

Director
HM

Holly McGrath-Rosas

Director
JB

Jarrod Bottley

Director
JD

Jeff Deason

Director
JL

John Leary

Director
JL

John Lunde

Director
JW

John Williams

Director
JB

Jon Beam

Director
KT

Kevin Tougas

Director
KW

Kim Weaver

Director
LP

Luke Peterson

Director
MS

Mattew Stennett

Director
MM

Matthew McKinley

Director
MJ

Mike Jewell

Director
MM

Monica Marlow

Director
RM

Robert Miller

Director
RD

Rodney Dill

Director
SM

Stephen Mayfield

Director / 2Nd Vice Chair
SA

Steve Allen

Director
SS

Steve Squibb

Director
TB

Tony Burns

Director

Milestones

1961

Organization Founded

1961

Established to represent and advocate for community-owned natural gas distribution systems

1965

IRS Recognition

1965

Received tax-exempt status as national trade association for public gas utilities

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached $4.05 million in annual revenue serving growing membership base

2024

Expanded Operations

2024

Achieved record $4.17 million revenue with enhanced advocacy and member services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Andy Thomas
Andy Thomas Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Ben Warren Director 1.00 hrs/week
BW
Bradley Walters Director 1.00 hrs/week
Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Chris Latch Chair / Past Chair 2.00 hrs/week
CC
Crystal Cooley Director 1.00 hrs/week
Daniel Rifenburgh
Daniel Rifenburgh Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Daxton Maze Director 1.00 hrs/week
Greg Henderson
Greg Henderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
Holly McGrath-Rosas
Holly McGrath-Rosas Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jarrod Bottley Director 1.00 hrs/week
Jason Padgett
Jason Padgett Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jeff Deason Director 1.00 hrs/week
John Leary
John Leary Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
John Lunde Director 1.00 hrs/week
JO
John Olshefski Past Chair (Until 07/24) 2.00 hrs/week
John Williams
John Williams Director 1.00 hrs/week
Jon Beam
Jon Beam Director 1.00 hrs/week
Kathy Garcia
Kathy Garcia 1St Vice Chair / Chair 2.00 hrs/week
KT
Kevin Tougas Director 1.00 hrs/week
Kim Weaver
Kim Weaver Director 1.00 hrs/week
Luke Peterson
Luke Peterson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mattew Stennett Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew McKinley Director 1.00 hrs/week
Mike Casper
Mike Casper 2Nd Vice Chair / 1St Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
Mike Jewell
Mike Jewell Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Monica Marlow Director 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Robert Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
Rodney Dill
Rodney Dill Director 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Stephen Mayfield Director / 2Nd Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
SA
Steve Allen Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Steve Squibb Director 1.00 hrs/week
Tony Burns
Tony Burns Director 1.00 hrs/week
Renée Lani
Renée Lani General Counsel, APGA Board of Directors
Dave Schryver
Dave Schryver Secretary, APGA Board of Directors
Jacob Allen
Jacob Allen West Tennessee Public Utility District
Todd Gentle
Todd Gentle Huntsville Utilities
Allyson Horner
Allyson Horner Gibson County Utility District
Gordon King
Gordon King Okaloosa Gas District
Carl Smith
Carl Smith Greenville Utilities Commission
Braxton Williams
Braxton Williams Jackson Energy Authority

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$456K

David Schyrver

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
David Schyrver President & CEO $408,209 $48,104 $456,313 39.5
Erin Kurilla VP. Operations & Safety $270,869 $47,961 $318,830 33
Stuart Saulters VP.Government Relations $231,149 $34,240 $265,389 39.75
Renee Lani DIR. Regulatory Affairs $200,000 $37,702 $237,702 39.5
Todd Brady DIR. Operations & Admin $148,800 $32,332 $181,132 22
Sheila Deringis DIR. Fin, Events & Membership $148,516 $25,189 $173,705 36
Audrey Casey DIR. COMM & Marketing $134,600 $31,796 $166,396 40
Marghet Hager DIR. Digital Strategy $137,704 $25,805 $163,509 39.25

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$1K Total Given
Republican $1,040 (78%)
Other/PAC $300 (22%)
3 Contributions
$447 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
MB
Michael Brady 2 contributions • $520 avg
$1,040
DM
Doug Macgillivray 1 contribution • $300 avg
$300

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Michael Brady with 2 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Michael Brady at $520 each
🎯
Top Recipient WINRED — $520

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Apga Security And Integrity Foundation
Washington, DC
Operator Qualification Training Natural Gas Systems
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Apga Research Foundation
Washington, DC
Provides Public Gas Systems An Organization To Collect/Allocate Dollars
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Public Gas Association
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Public Gas Association

Phone

(202) 464-2742

Social

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201 Massachusetts Avenue NE C-4 Washington, DC 200024988