Aventus Energy is built on a simple belief: the best acquisition partner is one that understands the propane business from an owner’s perspective. With more than 100 years of combined industry experience, our team has spent decades building propane companies, serving customers, supporting employees, and strengthening communities throughout the western United States.
Aventus Energy is the parent company of a growing family of propane businesses across the western United States. We combine the strength and resources of a regional company with the personal relationships and service of a local business. Whether supporting our operating companies or partnering with business owners exploring the next chapter of their company, we are committed to responsible growth and preserving the legacy behind every business we serve.
Ken Atchley brings more than 30 years of propane industry leadership experience, including executive roles with national operators, start ups, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. His career has focused on building strong organizations, creating value, and supporting long term success across the energy sector.
Gary Dennis has spent more than three decades building and acquiring propane companies throughout the western United States. His hands on operational experience, entrepreneurial background, and track record of successful acquisitions provide valuable insight into every partnership and growth opportunity.
Brian Crawford brings extensive experience in finance, acquisitions, and business operations within the propane industry. His expertise in financial management and strategic planning helps support Aventus Energy’s disciplined approach to evaluating opportunities and building strong propane companies.
We take a long term view of the propane industry, acquiring quality businesses to own and operate for years to come. Our goal is to preserve your local brand, management team, and community relationships while continuing to invest in the future of the business.
Trust and respect are at the core of every partnership. We treat every conversation with complete confidentiality and are committed to preserving the employees, customers, and relationships that have made your business successful.
Every acquisition is different, and every owner's timeline is unique. Whether you're a small family owned propane company or a larger regional operation, we offer flexible solutions and can typically move from initial discussions to an offer in as little as 30 to 60 days.
No two companies are alike, which is why we never take a one size fits all approach. We work collaboratively to create creative, transparent deal structures that align with your goals while maximizing long term value.
Our leadership team brings more than 100 years of combined propane industry experience. Having worked in nearly every facet of the business, we approach every opportunity from an owner's perspective rather than simply focusing on the numbers.
Safety is part of everything we do. Through continuous training, operational investment, and a strong culture of accountability, we remain committed to protecting our employees, customers, and the communities we proudly serve.
Our leadership team has spent decades earning their experience. They’ve worked in sales, set tanks, operated fill stations, built propane companies from the ground up, and today partner with owners looking to preserve the businesses they’ve worked so hard to build.
These archived newspaper features capture some of the milestones that shaped the leaders behind Aventus Energy and the owner first philosophy that continues to guide our company today.
If you think it’s time to transition your propane business ownership to someone who will preserve what you’ve built, we’d love to talk. Our team works with propane business owners to create flexible, win win acquisition solutions built on trust, respect, and long term partnership.
Learn more about the values, experience, and long term philosophy that guide everything we do. These are some of the most common questions we receive about Aventus Energy and our approach to building lasting partnerships.
Aventus Energy is led by experienced propane operators, not financial investors. We understand the industry from an owner’s perspective and focus on preserving local relationships, supporting employees, and investing in businesses for the long term.
Aventus Energy is led by founders Ken Atchley, Gary Dennis, and Brian Crawford, whose combined experience spans more than a century in the propane industry. Together, they’ve built companies, completed acquisitions, led operations, and served customers throughout the western United States, bringing practical, real world experience to every partnership.
Everything we do is guided by integrity, respect, and an owner’s perspective. We believe in building lasting relationships, supporting local communities, and creating win win partnerships that preserve the legacy of every business we acquire.
We acquire quality propane businesses with the intention of owning and operating them for the long haul. Our goal is to preserve local brands, maintain trusted customer relationships, and continue investing in employees, equipment, and the communities we serve.
While each company serves the unique needs of its local market, our brands collectively provide residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and temporary heating propane services.
Aventus Energy proudly owns and supports propane companies across Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado, with a continued focus on growing throughout the western United States through long term partnerships with quality propane operators.