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Michael “ Pinball ” Clemons was a special guest speaker at the Ignite Conference
Jennifer Stewart , special guest speaker on day 2 of the Ignite Conference
GROWMARK ’ s Scott Long
Megan Golden and John Canjar demonstrate the new tank monitoring technology
highlighted the various Canadian associations that work hard to network and promote energy products in Canada .
“ I could feel the room harness the energy from this event … no pun intended !” says John Canjar , Director of Sales and Marketing- Energy for UPI Energy FS . He added : “ But in all seriousness , we were well overdue to meet with all of the Ontario FS Members and our Retail Energy staff to share the strong lineup of energy products and services available to the FS System in Ontario .”
GROWMARK ’ s Kirk McCullick
Guest speaker Scott Wilson , GROWMARK ’ s Customer Risk Management Manager , commented on this inaugural conference in Ontario by adding : “ The FS System in Ontario is a valuable component of our business , and we always enjoy crossing the border to meet with our members . There have been significant changes in technology , science and marketing of our energy products since we last met in person . The reopening of the borders allowed for this discussion in person .”
Midwest Co-op general manager Kelly Boyle summarized his experience as follows : “ It was helpful to my energy team to attend this conference to understand about changes in product formulation , new technology available to us , and the way that we do business . Thanks , UPI Energy FS !”
FS Ontario Retail Division ’ s Christine Morrison hands out lanyards at the Ignite Registration table