Samuel Davis, Jr., Appointed Chairman of the American Public Gas Association Board of Directors

Lake Apopka Natural Gas CEO begins a one year term

From the American Public Gas Association

Washington, D.C. – The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has named Samuel Davis, Jr., General Manager and CEO of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, as Chairman of the APGA Board of Directors.

Samuel Davis Jr.

Mr. Davis was elected during the APGA Annual Meeting in Stowe, Vt., for a term of one year. APGA is a national, not-for-profit association representing over 700 publicly-owned natural gas distribution systems in 37 states. APGA is the only trade association that solely represents the interests of public natural gas systems at the federal legislative and regulatory level. The following statement can be attributed to APGA President and CEO Bert Kalisch.

"APGA is very pleased to have Mr. Davis as our Chairman as we enter an important time here in Washington. As the APGA Chairman, Mr. Davis brings the necessary experience and institutional knowledge to deal with the many issues facing local utilities. His leadership ability and knowledge of the natural gas industry will serve our members and industry well.

“With the many natural gas issues our industry faces in Congress, the administration and federal agencies, public natural gas systems are presented with numerous challenges and opportunities. Our current supply projection provides our country with a unique opportunity to utilize our domestic natural gas resources to reduce our energy dependence, increase overall energy efficiency, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This is best done by both accommodating the greater direct-use of natural gas and putting more natural gas vehicles on the road. Mr. Davis understands these opportunities and is prepared to successfully lead APGA through these times.”

APGA is the national association of municipally and publicly-owned local distribution systems. There are about 1,000 public gas systems serving more than 6 million customers. These public gas utilities are not-for-profit retail distribution entities that are owned by, and accountable to, the citizens they serve. They include municipal gas distribution systems, public utility districts, county districts, and other public agencies that have natural gas distribution facilities.