Awake at the Wheel

Propel Biofuels Annouces New CEO

Propel Biofuels, a Seattle based biodiesel retailer and solutions provider, has hired David O’Neal as their new CEO. Mr. O’Neal was previously Founder & CEO of PowerTech Group, a world leader in iSeries Security Software. Before founding PowerTech, O’Neal worked in logistics as General Manager of Mark VII-Seattle, and served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tolan O’Neal.

“I am excited to be able to use my experience in technology and logistics to do something that helps the environment and moves this country closer to fuel independence,” says O’Neal.

“We’re proud to have David leading our team. His startup and operational experience is a real asset as we ramp up our growth” Says Rob Elam, Propel’s Founder and President.

“We will open an additional 10-15 locations in Western Washington by this fall, along with entering the Bay Area and LA markets. We have exciting products in the pipeline that will change the customer fueling experience and find a home for the massive amount of biodiesel being produced.” O’Neal added.

Propel Biofuels is a privately-held biodiesel company committed to serving its customers with the highest-quality biodiesel fuel and professional support. Propel opened the first public biodiesel fueling station to pump Seattle-produced biodiesel and Propel’s fuel stations continue to sell biodiesel to more individual drivers than any other brand in the U.S. In addition, Propel has worked with influential organizations including: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, City of Seattle, City of San Francisco, King County Metro Transit, and the State of Washington on biodiesel quality standards and implementation strategies.

“The Puget Sound region is a national leader in adopting biodiesel fuel, and with David on board we’ll ensure its long term staying power,” says Rob Elam, “By offering consumer access to biofuels, we all can help contribute to fight against global warming, the reduction of toxic emissions, and the progress of a sustainable, local energy economy.”