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
37 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ep. 20 KPMA 2021 - A Year In Review
KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser and Executive Director Brian Clark discuss the highlights of 2021 for the Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association. They also share what to look forward to in 2022, including M-PACT 2022 and the KPMA Winter Seminar. As Sc...
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Ep. 19 Tank & Tech Conf. 2021 Wrap-up
Tom Fassas of Petro Towery shares his thoughts on the success of the 2021 KPMA Tank and Technical Conference at the conclusion on the event on Nov. 4. Tom discusses the topics, speakers, and benefits of the annual KPMA conference and also the new ...
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Ep. 18 Views of NACS Show 2021 from Two Industry Veterans
While attending the NACS Show 2021 in Chicago, Fueling Kentucky talked with two industry veterans - Mark Radosevich and Bill Tindell - on the trade show floor about their impressions of the show and insights gained while attending the event.
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Ep. 17 - How Houchens Approaches Progressive Store Design, EV Charging and UST Compliance
Fueling Kentucky talks with Russell Barton and Tim Sturgill of KPMA member Browning Oil Company and Houchens Industries, Inc. about their innovative Crossroads Express store in Bowling Green and its integration of the first EV DC fast charging uni...
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Ep. 16 KPMA Talks With 6 Future Leaders in 2021 EPIC Program
Fueling Kentucky talks with Amber Reed of Petro Towery, Max Arnold and Rob Arnold of Max Arnold & Sons, Mark Hill of ET Producs, Brad Crawford of JF Petroleum, and Jacob Webster of Lykins Energy Solutions (participants in KPMA's EPIC Leadership De...
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Ep. 15 - Canary Compliance asks "what the beep?" with tank monitor alarms
Jon Kelly, CEO and founder of Canary Compliance (cancomply.io), talks with Fueling Kentucky about why an easy-to-manage UST compliance system is a key need for many fuel retailers. He discusses the importance of efficient field service, remote tro...
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Ep. 14 - Meet the Incoming KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser of Woodford Oil
Meet the new 2021-2023 KPMA Chairman Scott Kiser of Woodford Oil in Ashland, KY. Fueling Kentucky talks with Kiser about the four pillars of KPMA, his goals for his chairmanship, and a look ahead at events for 2021 as the country returns to normal...
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Ep. 13 - KPMA Chairman Michael Smith II Reflects on His Chairmanship
Fueling Kentucky talks with 2019-2021 KPMA Chairman Michael Smith II of Midwest Terminal in Paducah. As his term comes to a close, Smith reflects on his tenure as chairman, what he is most proud of, leadership lessons, some key achievements, and l...
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