Elizabeth Phillips McCormick, vice president of Phillips Energy, Inc., at Hayes, has been named president of the Virginia Propane Gas Association.

“The VAPGA membership is thrilled to see Elizabeth elected association president,” said VAPGA executive director Ben Rowe. “Her deep knowledge of VAPGA and the propane industry make her the right person to serve our membership, champion our industry’s issues, and lead VAPGA for the coming year.”

McCormick has served as treasurer and secretary of the VAPGA. She has also served as president of the Virginia Propane Research & Education Foundation.

McCormick, who resides in York County with her husband Hugh, said she wants to “keep raising awareness and driving utilization of propane as a reliable fuel that works everywhere—from the home to the highway.”

Phillips Energy was founded in 1946 and has facilities in Gloucester, Mathews and New Kent counties. Phillips Energy was the first company...