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CPGA is a not-for-profit association of publicly owned natural gas utilities in the Carolinas and Virginia.
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The Carolinas Public Gas Association is the not-for-profit association of publicly owned natural gas utilities in the Carolinas. The CPGA organizes meetings and training for it members concentrating on the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas.

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The purpose of the Association is to enhance the performance, safety, competitiveness, and public awareness of its member public (i.e. not investor-owned) natural gas distribution systems by promoting the coordination of efforts and the sharing of information related to:

  • The management and operations of such systems
  • Compliance with associated regulatory obligations
  • Providing the highest quality of reliable service to their customers

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Associate members are individuals and businesses who supply or would like to supply goods and services to CPGA system members.  Their involvement with the association is vital to the exchange of ideas and information necessary for the growth and improved performance of system member’s businesses.

Associate Membership in the CPGA is a cost-effective way to allow your company to make personal contact with decision-makers at public gas systems.  The CPGA Board holds two meetings a year and Associate Members are encouraged to attend and participate at these meetings.

Benefits of Associate Membership Include:

  • Recognition on the CPGA website
  • Quality time with gas system decision-makers
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Potential for CPGA Board membership

Membership Dues

  • $300 annually invoiced in November
  • Applications received on or after July 1st will be invoiced a prorated amount for current year dues in addition to pre-paying the full amount for the following year

APPLY NOW TO BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

SYSTEM MEMBERS

The CPGA exists to serve its 22 system members. These natural gas operators represent municipally-owned utilities, natural gas authorities and commissions/boards of public works across the Carolinas and Virginia.

System members enjoy access to CPGA facilitated training, meetings and programs focused on:

  • The Safe and Efficient Operation of Gas Systems
  • Meeting and Exceeding Regulatory Obligations
  • Providing High-Quality Service to Customers

If you represent a publicly owned natural gas company and are interested in learning more about becoming a CPGA member, please contact CPGA at [email protected]. 

Executive Committee

Carl Smith
Greenville Utilities Commission
Chair


Eduardo Noriega
Fountain Inn Natural Gas System
First Vice Chair

Darwin De Los Santos
City of Monroe
Second Vice Chair and Treasurer

Amanda Gallaghah
York County Natural Gas
Secretary

Jason Stewart
Chester County Natural Gas
Immediate Past Chair

Jared O'Neil
Lexington Utilities
Operators Committee Chair (NC)

Jimmy Trull
Chester County Natural Gas
Operators Committee Co-Chair (SC)

M. Gray Styers, Jr.
Fox Rothschild, LLP
Legal Council

Erin Farris
S&ME
Associates Committee Chair

Casey Clyburn
CPGA
Executive Director

Board of Directors

Will Martin
Bamberg BPW
Delegate

Lee Johnson
City of Bennettsville
Delegate

Todd Davis
Bessemer City
Delegate

Jason Stewart
Chester County NGA
Delegate

Jimmy Capps
Clinton-Newberry NGA
Delegate

Joey Hawkins
Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority
Delegate

Eduardo Noriega
Fountain Inn Natural Gas System
Delegate

Fred Steele
Frontier Natural Gas
Delegate

Carl Smith
Greenville Utilities Commission
Delegate

Derek Pendley
Greenwood CPW
Delegate

Rob Rhodes
Greer CPW
Delegate

Nick Hendricks, Jr.
City of Kings Mountain
Delegate

Rocky Hudson
Lancaster County NGA
Delegate

Mike Smith
Laurens CPW
Delegate

Andy Thomas
Lexington Utilities
Delegate

Robert Miller
City of Monroe
Delegate

Dave Durgin
Orangeburg DPU
Delegate

Alfred Scott
Richmond Gas Works
Delegate

Richard H. Worsinger
City of Wilson
Delegate

Julie McMurry
City of Shelby
Delegate

Joe Nichols
City of Union
Delegate

Vacant
Rocky Mount Public Utilities
Delegate

Jimmy Sprouse
York County NGA
Delegate

Jay Gamble
Weston & Sampson
Associate Member Delegate

Stephanie Balmer
Industrial Training Services
Associate Member Delegate

Aaron Moses
Heath & Associates
Associate Member Delegate

Jason Garland
EGW Utility Solutions
Associate Member Representative



 


Additional Resources

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