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Tom Van Buren

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Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President at Meritum Energy Holdings, LP
📍 San Antonio, Texas, United States

Tom Van Buren is a senior executive leader, serving as the Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President at Pico Propane and Fuels. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, he has extensive experience in the energy sector, including a long tenure at Ferrellgas. He is also the former Chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA).

Beyond his corporate roles, Tom is a US Army veteran who achieved the rank of Captain. His personal interests include sports, travel, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and dedicates time to community service, having served on the board for the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund and as a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is one of only six people in the propane industrys history to have chaired both the NPGA and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Industry Leadership
He recently served as the Chairman of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and has held numerous leadership roles in industry associations, emphasizing selfless service.
Operational Leadership
As COO of a growth-oriented energy company, he recently posted about seeking an operational leader to join his team and make a difference.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President
Meritum Energy Holdings, LP
9-2008 - 9-2017
Executive Vice President/Senior VicePresident-Divison Head/Vice President, Supply Chain
Ferrellgas
8-2008
Area Coordinator/Supply Manager/Director, Supply, Wholesale & Distribution
Ferrellgas
6-1995 - 9-1999
Captain, Chemical Corp, 1st Calvary Division
US Army
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Education
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Science - BS
Cornell University
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