Derek Miller
Fleetwood,NC
Summary
Dedicated and Driven with 27+years in the Propane and Distillate Industry. Well Versed in all aspects of the Propane industry. Strengths include: Metrics/Logistics Proficient, P&L and Budget Generation and Accountability, Fleet and Safety, Training and Staff Compliance. Industry Leader promoting Innovation and Proven Business Processes have been my keys to success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Noremac Propane& Gas
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
- General Manager existing 1.6 M/ gallon Cylinder Exchange and Bulk Delivery
- Responsibilities include Budget Generation, Financial Accountability, Inventory Control, Routing and Logistics, Staffing, Sales and Growth, Safety Compliance, Plant Operations
- Target focus on P&L with Full Financial Accountability, Staffing and Compliance, Brand Recognition and Long term Growth
District Manager
Ferrellgas
Piedmont and Mountain Region
01.2020 - 06.2023
- District Manager for 4 Service Units servicing NC, VA, TN, SC
- Responsibilities include Financial Accountability, Staffing and Training, Safety Compliance, Plant Operations, Metrics and Growth
- Proficient in all aspects of daily operations Managing to Budgets and Safety as target focus.
District Manager
Thompson Gas
Piedmont and Mountain Region
02.2017 - 06.2019
- District Manager for multiple North Carolina Propane and Distillate locations
- Responsibilities include Financial Accountability, Logistics, Staffing, Safety, Growth and Training
- Utilized Straight forward business tactics with full staff accountability.
Branch Manager
Freeman Gas Company
Sylva, North Carolina
10.2010 - 02.2017
- Manager and grow a troubled branch with a 2600 plus customer base
- Accountable for all aspects such as: Budget parameters, routing, scheduling, staffing, safety accountability, sales and negotiating commercial contracts, and A/R and P & L
- Also was a key lead in new branch Start-ups and location in 3 states updates.
Head Operations Manager
Heritage Propane (pre-merger)
Grand Strand, South Carolina
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Response for all aspects: delivery, scheduling, billing new customer growth, sales, installation, negotiating contracts, and financials.
Manager
Ocean Drive Gas Company
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11.2005 - 11.2008
- Built turn-key location from new store to thriving 3 locations
- Managed all aspects of new operation
- Branches no loss first month and continued to be a lucrative location until company sale to nationwide propane retailer.
Branch Manager
Battle LP Gas Company
Conway, SC
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Built turn-key location from vision to a profitable branch
- Managed all aspects of day to day operations and with full Financial Accountability
Manager
Coastal Energy
Surfside, South Carolina
01.1995 - 06.2000
- Helped build a small new start up operation into a viable business.
Education
Business Administration -
Louisiana State University
02.1991
Skills
- Texas RRC Class E Propane dealer-active
- North Carolina Master Gas Piping license-active
- Held a South Carolina Dealer license until 2011 and currently hold a North Carolina Gas piping license- inactive
- Fully CTEP certified plus Proctor and Skills Evaluator
- Clean Class B CDL with hazmat & Tanker No transmission Restrictions
Referencesavailable
True
Militarybackground
US Navy Veteran - honorably discharged
Timeline
General Manager
Noremac Propane& Gas
06.2023 - Current
District Manager
Ferrellgas
01.2020 - 06.2023
District Manager
Thompson Gas
02.2017 - 06.2019
Branch Manager
Freeman Gas Company
10.2010 - 02.2017
Head Operations Manager
Heritage Propane (pre-merger)
11.2008 - 10.2010
Manager
Ocean Drive Gas Company
11.2005 - 11.2008
Branch Manager
Battle LP Gas Company
07.2000 - 09.2005
Manager
Coastal Energy
01.1995 - 06.2000
Business Administration -
Louisiana State University