Fueling Kentucky
Fueling Kentucky is hosted by the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. The KPMA is a statewide trade association that was founded in 1926. It is made up of representatives of all segments of the petroleum industry to promote the interest and goodwill of everyone engaged in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in Kentucky.
Episodes
44 episodes
Ep. 44 Regulations, Relief, and Merger Mania
In this episode of Fueling Kentucky, hosts Brian Clark and Richard Johnson take a look at the transformative 1990s for the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association and the industry as a whole. The discussion covers significant regulatory change...
•
16:13
Ep. 43 The Return to the Free Market
In this episode of Fueling Kentucky, Brian Clark and Richard Johnson chat about the dynamic changes within Kentucky's petroleum industry and the association during the 1980s. Focusing on the return to free market principles, they explore the im...
•
18:13
Ep. 42 Energy Shortages and New Solutions
In this episode of Fueling Kentucky, Brian Clark and Richard Johnson explore the pivotal events of the 1970s, a decade marked by unprecedented challenges and groundbreaking solutions in the petroleum sector. As energy short...
•
18:06
Ep. 41 A Decade of Transformation in Kentucky's Petroleum Industry
Join Brian Clark and Richard Johnson as they dive into the transformative 1960s, a pivotal decade for the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. Explore the era's significant milestones, from the expansion of the interstate system to the ris...
•
20:52
Ep. 40 The Dawn of a New Era
Join us in this episode of Fueling Kentucky as we dive into the transformative 1950s with Richard Johnson, the historian for the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. Discover how the post-war boom, the rise of the automobile, and the expan...
•
22:56
Ep. 39 The KPMA Origin Story
On this episode of Fueling Kentucky, we begin a new series as we inch closer to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. In this special series, host & KPMA Executive Director Brian Clar...
•
32:25
Ep. 38 An EPIC Wrap Up with the 2024 Class
Fueling Kentucky is joined by the eight graduates from the 2024 KPMA EPIC Leadership Development Program as they discuss program highlights, key takeaways, and favorites aspects during their year long commitment. Hear first hand how the EPIC pr...
•
20:29
Ep. 37 Representing Kentucky's Fuel Industry at EMA Day on the Hill
Fueling Kentucky chatted with KPMA participants after a day of meetings during the 2024 Energy Marketers of America (EMA) Day on the Hill legislative fly-in to Washington, DC.Two 2023 EPIC graduates, Adam Boarman and Matt Yancy, share t...
•
11:51
Ep. 36 Brand Building Disco Style With Damon Bail
Join us on the latest episode of Fueling Kentucky as we dive into the viral sensation disco-bathroom, the brainchild of Damon Bail, vice president of Hop Shops, the retail division of Valor Oil. Discover the fascinating story behind this innova...
•
15:40
Ep. 35 Catching Up With EPIC Alumna Hailie Newman
Fueling Kentucky chats with EPIC Alumna Hailie Newman on what's new in her world. From her recent ventures with Kentucky legislation, to her continued involvement with the EPIC program, and now educating the fuel and convenience space on altern...
•
18:01
Ep. 34 2023 EPIC Leadership Insights & Highlights
Fueling Kentucky talks with six of the 2023 EPIC participants as they share stories and experiences in the KPMA’s EPIC Leadership Development Program this year. Hear how this program has helped these leaders enhance their understanding of the i...
•
21:21
Ep. 33 On the NACS 2023 Show Floor With Warren Rogers and Stuckey's
At the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, we talk with new KPMA member Tony Caputo of Warren Rogers about their fuel system intelligence services. Tony highlights the fuelWRAp dashboard application for fuel monitoring and fuel management for C-store re...
•
8:10
Ep. 32 Wawa Plans to Build 40 Kentucky Stores, Hosts Community Events in KY
Hosting Community Partnership events in Lexington and Louisville, KY on September 26, KPMA-member Wawa, a Pennsylvania-based chain of over 1,000 convenience retail and food service stores, announced it is planning to build at 40 stores across K...
•
7:39
Ep. 31 The Evolution of UST Fuel Transfer Piping, Secondary Containment
Jonathan Stong, Global Accounts Manager at OPW Fueling Components and OPW Retail Fueling, recently sat down with Fueling Kentucky to talk about his session at the upcoming 2023 KPMA Tank and Technical Conference entitled, “The Evolution of Unde...
•
12:17
Ep. 30 EMA Day On The Hill 2023
KPMA members travel to Washington D.C. each May for EMA's Day on the Hill. Fueling Kentucky talked with a number of members who attended the 2023 Day on the Hill event after spending the day meeting with Kentucky's elected Congressmen, and Senator...
•
10:40
Ep. 29 Hidden Treasures In Everyday Items
Fueling Kentucky breaks down the feature article for the Spring issue of the KPMA Marketer magazine entitled "Hidden Treasures." We talk about the treasured items our members display in their offices - whether historical, sentimental, significant ...
•
16:20
Ep. 28 One EPIC Conversation
The EPIC Class of 2022 chats with Fueling Kentucky about their experience, benefits and lasting impressions being a participant in the KPMA EPIC Program. Hear how this program has helped grow their understanding of the association, develop industr...
•
17:29
Ep. 27 Racing With Renegade
Fueling Kentucky gets a behind-the-scenes look into the operations at Renegade Race Fuels & Lubricants, a division of Valor Oil LLC. Hear how this international company started from a one-car garage and still maintain a hands-on, family-first appr...
•
21:04
Ep. 26 Enhance Your ERP With iRely
Fueling Kentucky sits down with new Associate member, iRely, as they discuss what they can bring to your ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser shares his personal experience working with the iRely team when Woodford...
•
12:37
Ep. 25 Chill Out With Dippin Dots
Fueling Kentucky takes a tour of the Dippin Dots headquarters in Paducah, KY to learn more about the products available from the newest member of the KPMA. KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser and past Chairman Michael Smith were on hand as well to experienc...
•
10:42
Ep. 24 Modern Welding Celebrates 90 Years
Fueling Kentucky was on hand at the 90th Year Celebration for Modern Welding of Owensboro. Vice President John Austin, Tank Department Manager Wayne Hicks and welder Kelsey Lyons showed the KPMA team around their facility and shared the secret to ...
•
9:32
Ep. 23 A Walking Tour of Team Modern's New HQ
On May 2, 2022, Fueling Kentucky toured KPMA member Team Modern's new headquarters and facility in Somerset, KY. Team Modern recently celebrated a newly expanded corporate and warehouse headquarters, and Fueling Kentucky took a tour and talked wit...
•
16:16
Ep. 22 M&M/Mid-Valley Celebrates New Facility Open House
On April 8, 2022, KPMA member M&M/Mid-Valley Service and Supply in Covington, KY celebrated an open house for its newly expanded corporate and warehouse headquarters. Fueling Kentucky was on hand to take a tour and talk with company President Mick...
•
12:11
Ep. 21 Experience the KPM-Amazing Race at Winter Seminar 2022
In January 2022, over 30 KPMA members traveled to Key West, FL for the annual KPMA Winter Seminar. As a group activity during the event, participants enjoyed competing in the KPM-Amazing Race Island Scavenger Hunt. This episode features highlights...
•
9:58
