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Fueling Kentucky
by KPMA
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
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Ep. 47 Sounds from the 100th KPMA Golf Classic
In this episode, KPMA Executive Director Brian Clark and 2026 EPIC West Johnson team up to interview members on the course during the 2026 KPMA Golf Classic. This event marked the 100th Golf Classic in KPMA history, continuing the year-long celebration of our historic association. Fueling…
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Ep. 46 Highlights from the 2025 EPIC Leadership Development Program
In this episode of Fueling Kentucky, we spotlight the experiences of the latest EPIC graduates who share how the yearlong commitment and exclusive opportunities helped their professional growth. From the Marathon Catlettsburg refinery tour to understanding Kentucky’s legislative system firsthand,...
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Ep. 45 Celebrating 100 Years of KPMA
Join us on this episode of Fueling Kentucky as we conclude our journey through a century of our industry's and association's rich history. This series, hosted by Brian Clark and Richard Johnson, has taken listeners decade by decade through the pivotal moments and milestones that have shaped the...
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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 changes, the relief provided by the Petroleum Storage Tank...
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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 impact of regulatory advancements and how these shifts...
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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 shortages gripped the nation, the KPMA played a crucial role in navigating the...
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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 rise of self-service stations, and discover how these...
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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 expansion of the interstate system shaped the petroleum...
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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 Clark sits down with Richard Johnson, a longtime KPMA member, legal...
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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 program aided their leadership development within their...
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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 their perspectives as first-time attendees of these…
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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 innovative idea, from its inception to its meteoric rise in...
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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 alternative EVC options, Newman shares what has been…
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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 industry, develop new professional relationships, and...
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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 retailers and petroleum marketers. Then we talk with...
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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 Kentucky over the next eight to 10 years, with the…
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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 Underground Fuel Transfer Piping & Secondary…
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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 Senators. The members share their impressions of the day...
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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 or collectable - these are items with a special...
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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 industry relationships, and helped them grow in their...
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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 approach to their daily operations. Fueling Kentucky…
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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 Oil Co. transitioned to their services. Fueling...
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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 experience the coldest place in Kentucky. Fueling Kentucky…
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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 90 years of success. Fueling Kentucky is the…
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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 with company President Jerry Ray and other company...
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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 Mickey Meyer and Vice President Sherrie Keller about…
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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 from the scavenger hunt. Thank you to race...
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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 Scott puts it, there are bright days ahead in 2022...
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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 2nd edition of the KY TOOLS Reference Handbook…
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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. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and...
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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 units at a Shell c-store in Kentucky. They also talk...
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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 Development Program) about the ever-changing…
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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 trouble shooting, and understanding that "beep" on…
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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 normalcy in the post-pandemic. Fueling Kentucky is the...
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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 looking to the future. Thank you to this episode's...
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Episode 12 - Jonathan Butcher of UBS talks about Investing in 2021
KPMA member Jonathan Butcher of UBS in Louisville talks about what is on the on the horizon with investment trends in 2021, a year of renewal, including key for areas to watch for the "next big thing" to materialize, as well as long term effects of the pandemic. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast…
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Episode 11 - 2020 EPICs Discuss Convenience Stores Against Trafficking
Four of KPMA's 2020 EPIC graduates - Bill & Karen Tindell, Mary Eisnaugle, and Bejoy Koshy - talk about their experience participating in the KPMA's EPIC Leadership Development Program and their class project to promote Convenience Stores Against Human Trafficking - CSAT...
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Episode 10 - Taiga Data Talks Baseball and Business Intelligence
Bill Ivers and John Oakley of KPMA member Taiga Data (www.taigadata.com) explain how baseball, business intelligence and improving the product mix in your stores all have something in common. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA…
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Episode 9: How Lykins Energy Solutions Helps CASA in So. Ohio
We interviewed Mary Eisnaugle and Jeff Lykins of KPMA member Lykins Energy Solutions at their annual golf tournament in southern Ohio. In its 31st year, and despite the pandemic this year, the event provides significant support for CASA of Clermont County. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all...
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Episode 8: Stephanie Deckard Talks About Environmental Stewardship
Stephanie Deckard of KPMA member SESCO Group talks about being proactive with environmental stewardship and the importance of maintaining regulatory compliance for tank systems. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky...
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Episode 7: Mike Vanover's Passion for Tank Cleaning and Martial Arts
KPMA member Mike Vanover, president of Clean Fuels National, discusses the importance of tank cleaning, fuel quality, and the idea of defensive and strategic maintenance with fuel supply systems. As an expert in martial arts, he also talks about the principles that define his business. Fueling...
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Episode 6: Scott Hacker Discusses The Truck Driver Shortage
KPMA member Scott Hacker of Woodford Oil discusses the truck driver shortage and why a career as a professional driver is a great choice today. Hacker and host Brian Clark talk about the issue, which is the cover story in the Summer issue of the KPMA's Marketer magazine. Fueling Kentucky is the...
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Episode 5: FiveStar store frontliner talks about acts of kindness.
Customer service representative Cristy Moore of FiveStar in Paducah, KY talks about acts of kindness, "smiling through the mask" and the importance of good customer service during the pandemic for everyone who walks through the door. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and...
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Episode 4: Dean Dorton Provides Insight on the CARES Act
Fueling Kentucky talks with Maddie Schueler, Senior Tax Consultant with Dean Dorton, about the CARES Act and specific components, including the small business loan program, employee retention tax credit, and payroll tax deferral. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience...
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Episode 3: A KPMA History Lesson with Richard Johnson
KPMA member Richard Johnson talks about the history of KPMA and the critical role petroleum marketers have played for over 90 years in KY, including how the industry has responded and weathered crisis events over the decades. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in...
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Episode 2: Clarks Pump-N-Shop is pumping gas for at risk customers.
Beth Chambers, store manager of Clark's Pump-N-Shop in Morehead, KY, talks about how her store is pumping gas for customers at risk. Fueling Kentucky is the podcast for all things fuel and convenience in Kentucky. Produced by KPMA, Fueling Kentucky provides listeners with timely information and...
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Episode 1 - Betsi Bixby talks about industry bright spots in a crisis.
Betsi Bixby, founder of Meridian Associates, talks about how petroleum marketers and convenience stores around the country are responding to and coping with the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the importance of highlighting bright spots when leading your company in a crisis. Fueling Kentucky is...
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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.
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