ABOUT US
Superior Design. Super Quality. Superior Service. Why would you settle for anything less?
Superior Energy Systems has engineered, manufactured and installed propane infrastructure since 1975. We offer the engineering expertise, services and support to meet the needs of any application.
We build made-to-order propane vaporizers and mixers, portable and permanent rail towers, metering and odorant skids, propane autogas dispensers and complete dispensing stations. We are in the unique position to handle your entire project from start to finish — from planning and installing to service and maintenance . High-quality materials, customization, superior craftsmanship and responsive project management go into every job.
Our emphasis on safety, including codes and standards expertise and complete training programs, sets us apart from the competition. Our team holds leadership positions in the National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection Association, National Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council and many more industry organizations. We also are a member of the Energy Department’s Clean Cities program.
Learn more by downloading our company brochure.
Events and Trade Shows
Each year we attend, exhibit and speaks at dozens of shows, conferences and workshops across the United States about propane safety, regulation and infrastructure. Keep up-to-date on where we will be in the near future.
July 10-11: STN Expo, Reno, NV
August 4-6: Texas Propane Gas Association convention, Galveston, TX
September 11-13: Bus Con, Indianapolis, IN
October 19-20: GIE Expo, Louisville, KY

PERC: Updated Dispensing Propane Safely Training Available
Updated Dispensing Propane Safely Training Available One of the industry’s most popular safety training courses has been refreshed and added to The Learning Center. Dispensing Propane Safely features a new design, new video content, and a whole new curriculum...

2020: Year in Review
I remember a year ago, reviewing all SES had accomplished in 2019; our business continues to expand year after year and 2019 was one of our best years to date. We were eager to get to 2020 and see what it held for our company and customers and we, as well as all of...

NGTNews: Congress Extends Tax Credits for Alternative Fuels
Congress has reached a bipartisan deal that contains several important provisions for the transportation industry. Included in the legislation are tax credit extensions for alternative fuels, carbon-capture technology, fuel cells, biofuels, and energy efficiency. The...

PERC: Safety Training Programs Added to The Learning Center
Two more safety courses have been made available on The Learning Center at propane.com. The latest additions to the online learning platform are: Introduction to Propane – This new program provides an overview of the industry’s safety mission to protect customers,...

Superior Energy Systems Receives National Type Evaluation Program Retail Certification for Propane Autogas Dispensers
CLEVELAND (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Superior Energy Systems has received National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) retail certification for its propane autogas dispensers. This certification allows the company to sell its propane autogas dispensers to customers that...

ACT News: Top Five Reasons Propane is Proven for Clean Transportation
For four decades, propane autogas has been a proven fuel of choice for fleets of all sizes. From coast to coast, fleets have selected propane autogas as the energy solution to lower operating costs and clean up communities with reduced emissions. Every day, over...

PERC: Propane vs Electric: Selecting the Cost-Effective Solution
As the move toward sustainable fleets grows stronger, communities are pushing for clean energy options, including propane autogas and electric. While at first glance both may seem like viable energy options, only one of them offers the lowest total cost-of-ownership:...

PERC: New Learning Module: Autogas Adoption for Propane Industry Fleets
PERC’s new autogas adoption eLearning module, Proven Power for Your Bottom Line, provides facts, tools, and testimonials for propane marketers looking to convert their own fleet to autogas. As an industry, we already know the benefits that propane autogas delivers —...

STN: Record-High 20,000 Propane Autogas School Buses Transporting Students This School Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time ever, more than 20,000 propane autogas buses were at the ready in public and private school districts across the United States at the start of the school year in 2020, according to new figures from the Propane Education &...

TimesNews: Net Trans gets third propane refueling station
KINGSPORT — A ribbon- cutting was held on Tuesday for a new refueling station for Northeast Tennessee Rural Public Transportation (Net Trans), the public transportation division of the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency. Alliance AutoGas (AAG), a national coalition...
Key Team Members Profiles

Donald Fernald
President and CEO
Donald (Don) Fernald has more than 45 years of experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, sale and service of gas equipment. He has been involved with Superior Energy Systems since 2002 and introduced innovative approaches in the design of equipment in this highly specialized field. Don graduated from UCLA with an associates degree in accounting and gained a bachelor of science from Cleveland State University.
Don has served on multiple research, safety and risk management committees with the Environmental Protection Agency, National Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council and Ohio Propane Gas Association. Since its inception in 1999, Don has served on PERC’s Advisory Committee in the Research and Development working group.
A regular speaker at Institute of Gas Technology seminars throughout the U.S., Don has also presented technical papers to the World LP-Gas Forum.
Don enjoys spending time with family, golfing and boating.

William Young
Vice President of Engineering
William (Bill) Young has served in the gas industry for more than half a century. He has been involved in the build of more than 1,500 propane systems, utility peak shave plants and propane terminals throughout his 55-year industry career. Bill has served as a key player in the sale, design, engineering, construction, manufacture and service of propane gas equipment in both domestic and foreign markets.
An active National Propane Gas Association member for more than 45 years, Young has participated on the Technology, Standards and Safety Committee for more than three decades and served on numerous NFPA committees for more than 25 years. He also has logged more than 45 years of service on American National Standards Institute committees. Well known as a propane industry codes watchdog, Young has testified in front of government entities to help lift propane restrictions, createand improve standards.Bill received the coveted Propane Hall of Fame award by LP Gas magazine, given to a select few who help establish, advance and grow the propane industry.
Bill enjoys being with his family and grandkids and plays multiple instruments.

Derek Rimko
Vice President of Operations
Derek Rimko manages the company’s operations,sales efforts and customer relations as well as overseeing all in-house personnel. He has served the propane industry for 24 years and has been with SES since inception. Derek graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and advertising.He stays active in numerous state propane gas associations andalso serves on the Propane Education & Research Council’s Advisory Committee in their Market Outreach Working Group. Derek enjoys being with his family and traveling.

Mike Walters
Vice President Safety & Training
A member of the Propane Industry for over 38 years, with nearly 25 years as a Safety Professional, Mike’s educational background includes New York State Academy of Fire Science, Syracuse University and Columbia Southern University. He is certified in Environmental Compliance and Accident Investigation as well as several certification areas of the industry’s Certified Employee Training Program.
Mike has served on since its inception and is a former Chairman of the Propane Education and Research Council’s Safety and Training Advisory Committee; serving as Chairman for four years (2004-2007), serves on the National Propane Gas Association’s Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) Certification Committee and is a member of an Industry Trade Magazine Editorial Review Board. Mike is considered a subject matter expert in the development of safety and training programs within the propane industry.
Mike serves on the Board of the Ohio Propane Gas Association, the NFPA 59 Technical Committee on LP-Gas Utility Gas Plants, NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 1402 Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props and the Underwriters Laboratories UL 87 and 495 Standards Technical Panel.
In his spare time, Mike is an ASA Level IV Girls Fastpitch Softball Coach, Region Director for the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America Cuyahoga Valley Region and rides his Harley whenever time permits.

James Bunsey
Director of Operations
James (Jim) Bunsey has spent his 25-year career in mechanical building and design. Jim oversees all product design and development and in-field installations. He has been with SES for 12 years and has directed hundreds of autogas and midstream installations. He holds licenses as a mechanical and plumbing contractor and in liquid propane gas, fire protection and refrigeration. He is an ASME Section IX certified pipe welder and maintains OSHA general industry and construction certification. In his spare time, Jim enjoys being with his family and outdoor extreme sports.

Greg Whitesel
Director of Engineering
Greg Whitesel oversees all civil, mechanical and electrical engineering documents as well as leads the design for all propane bulk terminals and autogas installations. . He has been with SES for almost 20 years. He holds an associate’s degree in mechanical design from Lorain Community College. In his spare time, Greg enjoys being with his family and outdoor recreation.