August 3, 2023 - August 5, 2023 • The Woodlands, TX ONSITE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Welcome to the 2023 Crossroads Expo and Conference!
I am so excited to welcome you to this year’s conference, which is sure to be our best one yet. TPGA has been working tirelessly to put together a great event that will provide you with the opportunity to conduct business, network with colleagues, learn about the latest propane industry trends, and have some fun.
TPGA is considered one of the premier state propane associations across the nation, and your presence here indicates your commitment to making a positive difference in not only your trade area, but also throughout this great state.
As President of TPGA, I am here to help you in any way that I can. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
I hope you enjoy the conference and all that it has to offer. Thank you for being here!
Thank you so much for attending!
Allen Wells President
The Woodlands • 2023 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 President’s Message 4 Our Sponsors 5 Schedule at a Glance 6 Map of the Hotel & Convention Center 7 Special Events 8 Fundraisers 9 Silent Auction Rules 10 General Information 12 Host Hotel 16 Exhibitor Map 17 Exhibitor Listing 22 Things to Do in The Woodlands 2022-2023 TPGA President Allen Wells BayGas League City, TX
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
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DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION ROOM Thursday August 3 Friday August 4 Saturday August 5 The Trails at The Woodlands Country Club 11 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Registration open/badge Waterway Marriott Waterway Foyer noon - 5:00 p.m. Regulatory Training Waterway Marriott Waterway 1 & 2 (includes lunch) Dinner on your own/Supplier Dinners 7 a.m - 5 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In Waterway Marriott Town Center (according to schedule) 7 a.m - 6 p.m. Registration Open Waterway Marriott Waterway Foyer 7:30 a.m. Golf Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Golf Tournament Shotgun Start 1:30pm Golf Awards & Lunch 5 pm - 6 p.m. Welcome Reception Waterway Marriott Waterway 4 Dinner on your own/Supplier Dinners 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Registration Waterway Marriott Tower Center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Expo (includes lunch) 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. President’s Cocktail Reception Waterway Marriott Waterway Foyer 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Closing Night Dinner Waterway Marriott Waterway 4 & 5
MAP OF HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
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Regulatory Compliance Training at Crossroads
AUGUST 3, 2023
noon – 5 p.m.
Lunch included for session registrants
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering training to enhance your knowledge in various areas of the propane industry. This half day Continuing Education class will be led by experienced representatives from various state and federal agencies that oversee the propane industry. The class will be held at the Waterway Marriott Hotel. Include this training on your event registration. Lunch will be served for participants, and you will have time to ask those burning questions.
Elmer Atkins Memorial Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Targa Resources
AUGUST 4, 2023
The Trails at the Woodlands Country Club (Off Property)
2311 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
7:30a.m. Grab N Go Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
1:30pm Golf Awards Lunch & Raffle
The annual Elmer Atkins Memorial Golf Tournament provides a great opportunity to meet and network with other players. You can connect with people from different parts of the industry, companies, and backgrounds, and make new contacts that could potentially lead to business opportunities. This year the tournament will be played at The Trails at the Woodlands Country Club – North Course, located just two miles from the hotel. This par 72 course (formerly known as the Panther course) runs just over 7,000 yards and has all the ingredients for a scenic and thrilling round of golf: deep woods, water around the greens, and exceptional Bermuda fairways.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Enter to Win a Dream Vacation for Just $100 a Raffle Ticket
One lucky raffle winner will get to choose from one of three trips: a Caribbean getaway, Lake Tahoe Ski vacation, and Disney World Family Adventure. For every $100 you donate you will receive one entry into our raffle or get 5 raffle tickets for $400. Buy tickets at the Crossroads registration desk.
Lake Tahoe Ski Getaway.
This Experience Includes: 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, Incline Village; $300 in American Express gift cards that can be used towards the purchase of lift tickets for skiing or snowboarding at Diamond Peak Ski Resort; round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Reno, NV and Winspire booking & concierge service.
Puntacana Resort & Club Caribbean Paradise. This Experience Includes: 4-night stay in a traditional king or queen room at The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club; roundtrip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Winspire booking & concierge service.
Disney World Family Adventure.
This Experience Includes: $1,000 in Disney gift cards redeemable toward admission, food, or souvenirs; 4-night stay in one standard guest room at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for 4, and Winspire booking & concierge service.
The lucky ticket will be drawn at the Saturday, August 5, 2023, Crossroads Closing Night dinner. You do not have to be present to win.
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SILENT AUCTION BENEFITTING TPGA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
BID IT UP! It’s for Education
Silent Auction Rules & Procedures
Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Expo
HOW TO PLACE A BID
• When bidding, use the minimum bid and pre-set bid
increments written at top of page.
• When bid sheets are marked Must Pay Reserve, the winner must pay the value of item, even if bids did not meet desired threshold.
AUCTION CLOSE & CLAIMING YOUR WIN
• Auction winners will be circled in red at the close of the auction.
• Winning bidders must pay for the items at the close of the auction.
• Select items may require bidders to pay the estimated value of an item at auction closeout even if bids do not reach item’s value. Those items will be marked as such.
• Winning bidders will need to hand paid receipt to staff at auction tables to claim winning(s).
• All items must be claimed by the end of the Expo.
• Unclaimed items will not be shipped.
THE SILENT AUCTION WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF THE EXPO ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023
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10 2023 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference • The Woodlands At Enterprise, WE PUT THE JJPRO" IN PROPANE I by providing superior service to Texas propane dealers Contact our marketer for info about: @ Supply availability in Mont Belvieu, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Yoakum and Seminole, Texas @ Company-owned fleet terminals in Baytown, Midland and Corpus Christi, Texas @ Year-round transport delivery CALLIE STEWART Senior Marketing Representative a / 713.381.4586 m / 832.264.4775 cbstewart@eprod.com TAYLOR HARRIS Marketing Representative o / 713.381.5899 m / 936.499.5155 takharris@eprod.com GENERAL INFORMATION • Badges are required for all convention and trade show events. • Recommended Attire: Resort chic, business casual or event appropriate. • Meeting room temperatures vary – remember to bring a sweater or jacket. You can follow the 2023 Crossroads Propane Expo+Conference on Twitter @txpropane1 Facebook @Texas Propane Gas Association FLASH YOUR BADGE
HOST HOTEL
Some of the hotel’s most popular amenities include:
• Outdoor pool with sun deck
• 24-hour fitness center
• Spa at The Waterway
• Concierge Lounge with stunning views
• Two on-site restaurants
• Starbucks
• Bar
• Free Trolley service to Waterway Square
• Pet-friendly rooms
The hotel is also located in a great location, just steps from shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The Woodlands Waterway is a popular destination for couples, families, and business travelers alike.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is a modern hotel located in the heart of The Woodlands, Texas.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Saturday August 5
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Booth # Exhibitor 100 Marshall Excelsior 101 Fisk Tank 106 Exosent 109 Westmor 120 Grammer Logistics 201 Omega Flex 203 Mopeka 205 Bergquist 209 Gas Equipment 300 Total Control 301 Targa 302 Digital Dispatchers 303 Qualplay 304 Rural Computer 305 Tiger Payments 308 Marshall Young 309 PERC Lounge Midstream Transportation 400 HD Supply 401 Metsa 402 Ben Spurgin 403 Enterprise Products 404 Cordell Insurance 405 Energy Tech Solutions 408 Cactus Tanks 409 500 501 502 503 504 505 508 509 511 513 515 600 601 602 603 605 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 Squibb Taylor Metsa Warm Thoughts Quality Steel Blue Cow Software 4J Energy Otodata Meeder FuelMor Nixon & Lindstrom Worthington Industries MSG Payment Systems LE Klein Cargas AJA Tank F-Rams One-Tank Evergreen Mobile Power Triarc Anova Crum & Forester White River Distributors TransTech Tauber Oil Fisher LPG Equipment Booth # Exhibitor 620 700 701 702 703 704 705 708 709 710 712 714 800 802 804 820 900 914 Jarco Linscot Advantage Route Systems NoCell Technologies Phoenix Park Energy Marketing CG Products NGL Supply James River Mfg/Green LP Green LP/Roush MID:COM Folsom Propane Services All Propane LPG/Manchester Superior Energy Propane Hunter Garrett Insurance Jarco Terravest Terravest/Liquid Controls Additional Participatng Suppliers Cetane Associates Enlink Midstream BAM Propane Martin Gas Sales Swain Baldwin Insurance/Lumbermen's Sacramento Energy Resources, LLC
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REGULATORY PAVILION
Visit with state and federal agencies and ask your most burning compliance questions at our Regulatory Pavilion with federal and state agencies on the Crossroads Expo floor.
Representatives from the following agencies will be joining us:
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement of the Texas Highway Patrol
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) TERP Grants Division
• National Safety Council (NSC)
• Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
• CDL Division of Texas Department of Public Safety(DPS)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
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