Tucker Perkins is the president and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit which invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation, consumer education about propane, and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.
Perkins graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and earned his MBA from the University of Richmond. He is active with many industry organizations, including the National Propane Gas Association, the Industrial Truck Association, the Outdoor Power institute, and the World LP Gas Association.
Perkins is a dynamic and relatable leader who has amplified propane’s voice in the national energy conversation. He is a frequent keynote speaker on energy-related topics on the domestic and international stage. Perkins is also host of the Path to Zero podcast, in which he engages energy thought leaders in provocative discussions regarding energy and the environment.
Propane can provide reassurance during this time of strain on the electric grid. It can keep hospitals and other critical facilities powered so that patients receive the care they need, and allow emergency responders to do their jobs effectively.