Mr. Powers joined Heritage in March 2004 as Vice President of Northern Operations. Prior to joining Heritage, Mr. Powers served as Executive Vice President and member of the office of the President Star Gas LLC, overseeing the heating oil division Petro. Mr. Powers was employed by Petro from 1984 to March 2002 and served in various capacities, including Regional Operations Manager, Vice President of Acquisitions, and President from December 1997 to March 2002. From December 1993 to November 1997, Mr. Powers served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Star Gas Corporation, a Petro subsidiary. Prior to joining Petro, Mr. Powers was employed by The Augsbury Corporation, a company engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of fuel oil and gasoline. Mr. Powers earned an MBA degree from the University of Vermont and a BA degree from the University of Notre Dame.
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