Michael A. Stivala
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Stivala:
Mr. Stivala has served as our President since April 2014 and as our Chief Executive Officer since September 2014, and has served as a Supervisor since November 2014. From November 2009 until March 2014 he was our Chief Financial Officer, and, before that, our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer since October 2007. Prior to that he was our Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since May 2005 and Controller since December 2001. Before joining the Partnership, he held several positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an international accounting firm, most recently as Senior Manager in the Assurance practice.
Mr. Stivala’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his fifteen years of experience in the propane industry, including as our current President and Chief Executive Officer and, before that, as our Chief Financial Officer for almost seven years, which day to day leadership roles have provided him with intimate knowledge of our operations.
Michael A. Kuglin
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
Michael Kuglin:
Mr. Kuglin has served as our Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer since September 2014 and was our Vice President – Finance and Chief Accounting Officer from April 2014 through September 2014. Prior to that he served as our Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2011, our Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2009 and our Controller since October 2007. For the eight years prior to joining the Partnership he held several financial and managerial positions with Alcatel-Lucent, a global communications solutions provider. Prior to Alcatel-Lucent, Mr. Kuglin held several positions with the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, most recently as Manager in the Assurance practice. Mr. Kuglin is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Steven C. Boyd
Chief Operating Officer
Steven C. Boyd:
Mr. Boyd has served as our Chief Operating Officer since October 2017. Prior to that he served as our Senior Vice President – Operations since September 2015 and before that was our Senior Vice President – Field Operations since April 2014. Previously he was our Vice President – Field Operations since October 2008, our Southeast and Western Area Vice President since March 2007, Managing Director – Area Operations since November 2003 and Regional Manager – Northern California since May 1997. Mr. Boyd held various managerial positions with predecessors of the Partnership from 1986 through 1996.
Douglas T. Brinkworth
Senior Vice President, Product Supply, Purchasing and Logistics
Douglas Brinkworth:
Mr. Brinkworth has served as our Senior Vice President – Product Supply, Purchasing & Logistics since April 2014 and was previously our Vice President – Product Supply (formerly Vice President – Supply) since May 2005. Mr. Brinkworth joined the Partnership in April 1997 after a nine year career with Goldman Sachs and, since joining the Partnership, has served in various positions in the product supply area.
Neil Scanlon
Senior Vice President, Information Services
Neil Scanlon:
Mr. Scanlon became our Senior Vice President – Information Services in April 2014, after serving as our Vice President – Information Services since November 2008. Prior to that he served as our Assistant Vice President – Information Services since November 2007, Managing Director – Information Services from November 2002 to November 2007 and Director – Information Services from April 1997 until November 2002. Prior to joining the Partnership, Mr. Scanlon spent several years with JP Morgan & Co., most recently as Vice President – Corporate Systems and earlier held several positions with Andersen Consulting, an international systems consulting firm, most recently as Manager.
Daniel S. Bloomstein
Vice President and Controller
Daniel Bloomstein:
Mr. Bloomstein has served as our Vice President and Controller since October 2017. He joined the Partnership as its Controller in April 2014. For the ten years prior to joining the Partnership, he held several executive financial and accounting positions with The Access Group, a network of professional services companies, and with Dow Jones & Company, Inc., a global news and financial information company. Mr. Bloomstein started his career with the international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, working his way to the level of Manager in the Assurance practice. Mr. Bloomstein is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Francesca Cleffi
Vice President, Human Resources
Francesca Cleffi:
Ms. Cleffi has served as our Vice President of Human Resources since November 2020. She joined the Partnership in October 1992 and has held various leadership positions within the Human Resources department; including Managing Director of Compensation, Talent Management and Operational Human Resources. Ms. Cleffi holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
A. Davin D’Ambrosio
Vice President and Treasurer
A. Davin D’Ambrosio:
Mr. D’Ambrosio has served as our Treasurer since November 2002 and was additionally made a Vice President in October 2007. He served as our Assistant Treasurer from October 2000 to November 2002 and as Director of Treasury Services from January 1998 to October 2000. Mr. D’Ambrosio joined the Partnership in May 1996 after ten years in the commercial banking industry.
M. Douglas Dagan
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives – Renewable Energy
M. Douglas Dagan:
Mr. Dagan has served as our Vice President, Strategic Initiatives – Renewable Energy since March 2021. Prior to joining the Partnership, he was a senior associate at the law firm of Bevan, Mosca, & Giuditta, P.C., and the Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for the firm’s affiliate, bmgstrategies, since 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Dagan was engaged in the practice of law at the Law Practice of M. Douglas Dagan since 2013. Mr. Dagan’s practice over his career has focused on advising companies on the development of renewable energy projects, environmental management, advocating for environmental and renewable energy policies and supporting climate change strategies and initiatives.
Bryon L. Koepke
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Bryon L. Koepke:
Mr. Koepke has served as our Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since March 2019. Prior to joining the Partnership, Mr. Koepke spent several years as Senior Vice President, Chief Securities Counsel for Avis Budget Group, Inc. and earlier held several legal positions within Caterpillar Inc., an international manufacturer of construction equipment, most recently as Corporate Counsel – Securities. Mr. Koepke started his legal career as a senior attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Keith P. Onderdonk
Vice President, Operational Support
Keith Onderdonk:
Mr. Onderdonk has served as our Vice President – Operational Support since November 2015 and before that was our Assistant Vice President – Financial Planning and Analysis since November 2013. Prior to that, he served as our Managing Director, Financial Planning and Analysis from November 2010 to November 2013. Mr. Onderdonk joined the Partnership in September 2001 after fourteen years in the consumer products industry.
Nandini Sankara
Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy
Nandini Sankara:
Ms. Sankara has served as our Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy since November 2021 and before that was our Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Brand Strategy since May 2017. Prior to joining Suburban Propane, she held several leadership positions in her career, including Global Customer Experience, Market Intelligence, and Product Management with Sealed Air Corporation from September 2011 to December 2016. Prior to that, Ms. Sankara served as the Director and Head of Marketing & Brand with Aetna from April 2009 to September 2011. Ms. Sankara also served in several global marketing positions with Pitney Bowes from January 2001 to December 2008.
Michael A. Schueler
Vice President, Product Supply
Michael A. Schueler:
Mr. Schueler was appointed Vice President – Product Supply in October 2017 and before that was our Managing Director – Product Supply since November 2013. Mr. Schueler joined the Partnership as Director – Product Resources in July 2005 following a nine year career at Public Service Enterprise Group and prior to that, eight years at Kraft Foods.
Dan Boyd
Vice President, Area Operations
Dan Boyd:
Mr. Boyd has served as Vice President – Area Operations since November 2020. He joined the Partnership in October 1991 as a delivery driver, and has since held various regional management positions within field operations; including, most recently, as Managing Director serving the Northeast territory. Mr. Boyd is also a US Navy Veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War.
John Fields
Vice President, Area Operations
John Fields:
Mr. Fields has served as our Vice President – Area Operations since September 2022. Prior to that appointment, he was General Manager of our Southeast Region since June 2010. Mr. Fields started his career at the Partnership in June 1998 as a Service Manager in Sarasota, FL. and has held various management positions within field operations.
Tom Ross
Vice President, Area Operations
Tom Ross:
Mr. Ross has served as Vice President – Area Operations since November 2020. He joined the Partnership in 1997 and has held various management positions within field operations; including, most recently, as Managing Director serving the Southeast territory. Mr. Ross has also served as the past President of the Florida Propane Gas Association and has served as Chairman of the Florida Propane Gas Safety, Education and Research Council.
Art Tate
Vice President, Area Operations
Art Tate:
Mr. Tate has served as Vice President – Area Operations since November 2020. He joined the Partnership in 1985 and has held various management positions within field operations over his more than 35 years of service; including, most recently, as Managing Director serving the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest territories.
Board of Supervisors
Matthew J. Chanin**
Chairman
Harold R. Logan Jr.**
Jane Swift**
Lawrence C. Caldwell*
Terence J. Connors*
William M. Landuyt*
* Member of Nominating/Governance Committee and Audit Committee
** Member of Nominating/Governance Committee and Compensation Committee