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Safety and Small Propane Cylinders

October 23, 2020

It’s no surprise that small propane cylinders are commonly seen almost everywhere. Portable, convenient and less expensive than large tanks which power bundled appliances and home heat, smaller cylinders are highly popular. And as with anything else, they should be handled with safety in mind. Following these guidelines will help you in the safe handling…

Employee Spotlight – October 2020

October 1, 2020

PROVEN ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY & ACHIEVEMENT Dawn Ussery | Our One of a Kind Human Resource Passionate About All Things People Heading Paraco’s recruitment across all functions and tiers, Dawn Ussery is Paraco’s Senior HR Generalist reporting to Kim Furphy, Director, Human Resources.  Since joining Paraco in March 2019, Dawn has worked tirelessly to build out…

Employee Spotlight – September 2020

September 10, 2020

DEDICATION AT ITS FINEST Frank Carlone | Commitment You Can Count On Frank Carlone, Area Manager reports to Jeff Palen, General Manager – Northeast Region. As Area Manager, Frank oversees the complete operation for the Mt. Vernon and Peekskill facilities. Employees in Frank’s team, including his own boss, Jeff unanimously agrees that Frank always has…

Employee Spotlight – August 2020

August 13, 2020

TWO GREAT EMPLOYEES MAKING US PROUD AND ALWAYS THERE FOR US Mike McGuire | Making Us Proud Mike McGuire, who came on board in January 2020, is a Bulk Delivery driver out of our Wurtsboro, NY reporting to LeAnn Nerone, North East Area, Logistics & Forecasting Manager. Mike merits special recognition with impressive contributions since…

Conserving Generator Propane During Extended Power Outages

August 13, 2020

Power outages are an expected, seasonal occurrence throughout many parts of the US. Electric companies’ guesstimated one-day outage can end up a one-week nightmare or longer. Luckily, standby propane generators can guard you and your family against power outages, but they do require propane to perform and some preparedness on your part. Here we’ll discuss…

Employee Spotlight – June 2020

June 1, 2020

SPOTLIGHTING 2 SUPERSTARS THIS JUNE 2020 Brandon Walsh | Delivering Performance Excellence Brandon Walsh is a Pump Station Technician for our Bay Shore, NY facility reporting to Bill Petratos, Area Manager.  Paraco supplies propane to almost 120 pump stations (resellers) on Long Island, and Brandon is charged with providing first-line, essential support in preventative care…

15 Summer Tips to Save Energy & Reduce Your Energy Bills

June 1, 2020

Looking for ways to stay comfortable while saving money and energy?  Here are 15 energy savers that help put a smile on your face, preserve our planet, and keep cash in your wallet. 1.   Avoid Peak Energy Use. This may require a little bit of habit building but definitely worth your while.  You can dramatically…

Employee Spotlight – May 2020

May 7, 2020

SPOTLIGHTING 2 EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMERS THIS MAY 2020 Daniel Guglielmo | Exemplary Workforce Manager and Work Force Role Model Daniel Guglielmo, Workforce Manager, is part of the Customer Experience team and reports to Angela Hayes, Director of Customer Experience & Inside Sales.  Dan’s demanding schedule includes essential forecasting of our Customer Experience team phone volumes, providing…

Employee Spotlight – April 2020

April 16, 2020

RECOGNIZING 2 PHENOMENAL EMPLOYEES THIS APRIL 2020. Ines Sousa |Rock Star Designer Ines Sousa, Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for providing a keen, artsy eye on the selection and arrangement of all the visual marketing and sales communications elements — typographic, images, symbols and colors to convey and complement the plethora of Paraco’s…