National Propane Gas Association

Washington, DC · Founded 1938

Trade association representing the propane industry

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Stephen Kaminski
Website Contact

About Organization

Industry organization advocating for propane retailers, marketers, and suppliers. Based in Washington, DC, NPGA promotes propane safety, environmental benefits, and favorable regulatory policies for the industry. The association reported $11.2 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$9.6M

+3.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$8.6M

+8.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$17.4M

+20.9% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

25

-10.7% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $9,637,283 $8,583,918 $17,354,694 25
2022 $9,275,227 $7,902,060 $14,358,884 28
2021 $7,831,791 $6,970,877 $13,626,002 28
2020 $8,351,315 $6,411,738 $11,489,830 26
2019 $9,082,313 $7,690,596 $11,436,335 25
2018 $7,500,828 $6,984,737 $9,137,867 24
2017 $7,586,809 $7,714,623 $9,462,537 24

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

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Propane Gas Association

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Propane Gas Association.

SK

Stephen Kaminski

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $596,950
BS

Bruce Swiecicki

Chief Technical Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $180,625
AR

Aaron Reece

Director Producer & Wholesaler
1 hrs/week
AG

Alex Gallard

Washington Director
1 hrs/week
AG

Amanda Gage

Utah Director
1 hrs/week
AD

Amy Dean

North Carolina Director
1 hrs/week
AP

Andrew Peyton

Directors At Large
2 hrs/week
BB

Bill Byrne

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
BJ

Bill Jellison

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
BP

Bob Paul

Director Manufacturer
1 hrs/week
BT

Bob Torbin

Director Manufacturer
1 hrs/week
BW

Bob Wallace

Tennessee Director
1 hrs/week
BL

Brad Lancaster

Alaska Director
1 hrs/week
BM

Brad Morrill

Directors At Large
1 hrs/week
BB

Bradley Box

Minnesota Director
1 hrs/week
BB

Brent Baty

Director Manufacturer
1 hrs/week
BA

Brian Atwood

Directors At Large
1 hrs/week
BB

Bruce Bott

New Jersey Director
1 hrs/week
BT

Bruce Thompson

Director Services
1 hrs/week
CH

Carl Hughes

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
CG

Chad Gray

Texas Director
1 hrs/week
CK

Chad Kroening

Wisconsin Director
2 hrs/week
CE

Chris Earhart

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
CW

Chris Wagner

Directors At Large
2 hrs/week
CS

Chuck Strawn

Directors At Large
1 hrs/week
CM

Cinch Munson

Director Producer & Wholesaler
1 hrs/week
CA

Connor Alexander

Director Producer & Wholesaler
1 hrs/week
DR

Dan Richardson

Georgia Director
1 hrs/week
DS

Danny Silverman

Director Services
1 hrs/week
DM

Daryl McClendon

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
DB

David Barrett

Arizona Director
1 hrs/week
DH

David Humphreys Jr

District 1 Director
1 hrs/week
DL

David Long

Michigan Director
1 hrs/week
DM

David McKinnon

District 2 Director
1 hrs/week
DS

David Schmidt

Director Manufacturer
1 hrs/week
DG

Denis Gagne

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
DM

Dominique Monlezun

Louisiana Director
1 hrs/week
EA

Eliott Anise-Hicks

Directors At Large
1 hrs/week
EP

Eric Payne

District 4 Director
1 hrs/week
EB

Eugene Bissell

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
FE

Frank Edwards

Ohio Director
1 hrs/week
FL

Frank Lane

Director Manufacturer
1 hrs/week
FT

Frank Taylor

District 7 Director
1 hrs/week
GF

Gary France

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
GG

Gerry Goody

Montana Director
1 hrs/week
GM

Gerry Misel

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
GS

Glenn Saunders

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
HH

Heather Haldeman

West Virginia Director
1 hrs/week
JC

J Charles Sawyer

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
JN

J Nutie Dowdle

Emeritus Directors
1 hrs/week
MB

Michael Baker

VP Federal Legislative Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $182,476
SM

Sarah McLallen

VP Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $171,644
KG

Katherine Gaziano

Dir, Regulatory Aff. & Associate GC
Full-time
Compensation: $144,502
KW

Kristen White

Sr. Dir Conventions & Meetings
Full-time
Compensation: $128,119

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BN
Benjamin Nussdorf Corporate Secretary & GC 40.00 hrs/week · $241,718
BD
Brian Dunlap Assistant Treasurer & CFO 40.00 hrs/week · $216,698
AB
Angela Branchi Chair Transportation & Storage 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brian Brooks Missouri Dir. & Vice Chair Marketers 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Christina Armentano Chair Member Services 2.00 hrs/week
DA
DD Alexander Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
DD
Daniel Dixon District 6 Director & Chair Marketers 1.00 hrs/week
DL
David Lowe Chair Individual/Employee 1.00 hrs/week
EW
Erich Wolf Chair Tech., Stand. & Safety & Vice Chair Man. 1.00 hrs/week
FL
Frank Long Vice Chair Producer & Wholesaler 1.00 hrs/week
HG
Heather Granzin Chair Propane Supply & Logistics 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jeffrey Stewart Chair 15.00 hrs/week
JB
Jerry Brick Chair Distin. Service Award & Emer. Dir. 1.00 hrs/week
JC
John Corallo Chair International 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kim Godlewski Chair Conventions & Distributor 2.00 hrs/week
MH
Michael Hopsicker Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week
MB
Michelle Bimson Maggi Immediate Past Chair 5.00 hrs/week
RC
Rick Cummings New York Director & Chair Gov. Affairs 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Robert Barry Chair Audit & Emer. Dir. 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Robert Kenney Chair Manufacturer 2.00 hrs/week
SH
Stephanie Hennen District 3 Dir. & Chair PropanePAC 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas Jaenicke District 5 Director & Chair Services 2.00 hrs/week
TK
Thomas Krupa Chair Producer & Wholesaler 2.00 hrs/week
TV
Thomas Van Buren Chair-Elect 10.00 hrs/week
IP
Indiana PGA Capitol Day February 11
WP
Western PGA Board Meeting February 19

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.2M

Highest Paid

$662K

Stephen Kaminski

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Stephen Kaminski President & CEO $596,950 $64,908 $661,858 40
Brian Dunlap Assistant Treasurer & CFO $216,698 $66,621 $283,319 40
Benjamin Nussdorf Corporate Secretary & Gc $241,718 $12,327 $254,045 40
Bruce Swiecicki Chief Technical Officer $180,625 $60,154 $240,779 40
Michael Baker VP Federal Legislative Affairs $182,476 $55,224 $237,700 40
Sarah Mclallen VP Communications $171,644 $39,375 $211,019 40
Katherine Gaziano DIR, Regulatory Aff. & Associate Gc $144,502 $20,946 $165,448 40
Kristen White SR. DIR Conventions & Meetings $128,119 $27,787 $155,906 40

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

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
National Propane Gas Foundation
Washington, DC
Scholarship Awards
501(c) 501(c)(3)
National Propane Gas Association PAC
Washington, DC
Political Action Committee
501(c) 527

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$400K Total Obligated
$400K Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Transportation 693JK32440007HMIT PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2025 $400,000

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
4 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

National Propane Gas Association
3 filings
Self
National Propane Gas Association (Npga)
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Propane Gas Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 466-7200

Social

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1140 Connecticut Avenue NW 1075 Washington, DC 200364017