Contact an account manager

Get in touch with your wholesale propane account manager

North region

Kyle Wolf

Director, sales

North region

651-355-8483

Matt Capelle

Account manager

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Matt Capelle

Matt Capelle brings more than 35 years of experience across energy, retail and wholesale markets, including propane, refined fuels, convenience stores, and asphalt. He has spent over 15 years specializing in propane wholesale, marketing, and rail merchandising. Based at CHS headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Matt is actively involved with the Minnesota Propane Association as a board member. His primary focus is helping customers succeed through strong collaboration and thoughtful, strategic planning.

Nic Ferch

Account manager

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Nic Ferch

Nic Ferch is a propane professional with five years of industry experience at CHS. Based at the CHS headquarters, he has a background in both logistics and sales. As the CHS propane account manager for North Dakota, Nic works directly with customers to optimize supply strategies, and improve performance through a strong understanding of logistics, pricing, and regional market dynamics.

Tom Glidden

Account manager

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Tom Glidden

Tom Glidden is a propane professional with six years of industry experience, including three years at the cooperative level where he managed customer service teams and supported retail energy operations. Based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, he now serves as the CHS propane account manager for Iowa, helping customers optimize supply strategies, navigate market volatility, and improve performance through a strong understanding of logistics, pricing, and regional market dynamics.

Alan Groene

Account manager

WI & upper MI

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Alan Groene

Alan Groene brings 28 years of industry experience, with a career spanning leadership across a broad geographic footprint—from the Pacific Northwest and Rockies to Illinois, and from Minnesota down to Texas. Throughout his tenure, Alan has managed diverse regional operations and developed a deep understanding of supply, infrastructure, and market dynamics. He currently serves on the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association (WPGA) Board of Directors, is a past President of the association, and is an active member of WPGA’s Supply and Infrastructure Task Force.

Donna Smith

Account manager

Pacific Northwest

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Donna Smith

Donna Smith is a propane industry professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting retailers and business owners. Her extensive industry knowledge allows her to understand operational needs, identify opportunities, and deliver efficient solutions. Based in Helena, MT, Donna places a strong emphasis on building and maintaining customer relationships, ensuring partners receive dedicated support.

Kyle Busta

Account representative

North region

800-547-3835
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Mikayla Nelson

Account representative

North region

800-547-3835
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South region

Rick Rugless

Director, sales

South region

651-355-8400

Eric Brandt

Account manager

IL, IN, OH, NY, PA, WV, KY and Northeast

[email protected]

866-839-7145

Eric Brandt

Eric Brandt is a seasoned propane industry professional with 25 years of experience in wholesale propane sales. He began his career with Phillips 66 and joined CHS 13 years ago as part of the company’s acquisition of the Phillips 66 wholesale propane group. As a propane account manager, he manages the Northeast region for CHS, supporting customers across both pipeline and refinery supply points with reliable service and market expertise. Eric is based in Westerville, Ohio, and is committed to helping marketers strengthen their supply strategies and grow their propane businesses.

Dan Faries

Account manager

Southeast

[email protected]

800-338-0232

Dan Faries

Dan Faries was the supply chain manager for a 550 million gallon propane and refined fuels business on the East Coast prior to joining CHS as a Sr Account Manager for propane. He has been in the industry nearly 15 years and understands the needs of business owners and supply chain managers. He is passionate about partnerships and positions the Southeast region to deliver the best value proposition in the industry. Dan covers the entire Dixie pipeline footprint, from Mississippi up to Virginia. He resides in The Villages, Florida with his wife and two dogs.

Bryan McGrath

Account manager

CO, NE, NM, SD

[email protected]

800-547-3835
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Bryan McGrath

Bryan McGrath is based at the CHS headquarters and has more than 10 years of propane industry experience with CHS. His background includes four years in bulk truck transport logistics and 6.5 years in wholesale propane sales. He currently serves as an account manager for Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota and is an active board member of both the Colorado and Nebraska Propane Associations.

Mark Porth

Account manager

AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX

[email protected]

888-494-2134

Mark Porth

Mark Porth is a 38-year veteran in the propane industry. In his career, Porth has marketed propane in almost every part of the United States. As a Sr. account manager, Mark is responsible for the territory of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Porth leads CHS efforts to work together with related industries to grow propane demand through business development and outreach. He believes anything that can burn propane should burn propane, including his own truck, lawn mower, and home. Mark is active at the local level and is on the state board associations for MO, OK, AR, and KS.

Shannon Eggenberger

Account representative

South region

651-355-8406

Carly Murphy

Account representative

South region

651-355-8571

Energy customer service

800-852-8186, option 5