Meet Our Team

John's career in the wholesale propane business began in 1988. He helped build Gas Marketing, a local Yankton-based family business, into a major supplier on the Midwest pipelines. In 1996, Canpet Energy Group acquired Gas Marketing followed by Plains All American’s acquisition of Canpet in 2001. As Director of US Propane for Plains, John helped integrate a series of large acquisitions into the US Supply and Logistics Group, specifically Plains Midstream Canada's acquisition of BP Canada in 2011 and multiple NGL assets belonging to Westcoast Energy – a subsidiary of Spectra Energy – in 2016. Fueled by these and numerous other acquisitions, John was soon managing the largest independent propane wholesaler in the US, moving over 2 billion gallons annually. In September 2018, John left Plains to pursue new opportunities. His vision was to create a cost efficient company with streamlined processes, supported by a seasoned staff, represented by a passionate sales force whose focus was on the customer experience. January 1st, 2020 that vision became a reality when Meridian was launched.