U.S. Venture promotes Koel to lead GAIN Clean Fuel division

U.S. Venture promotes Koel to lead GAIN Clean Fuel division
Appleton, Wis. - May 10, 2017 - U.S. Venture, Inc. has promoted Mike Koel to president of U.S. Gain, the compressed natural gas (CNG) division of U.S. Venture.

In his new role, Koel will lead the GAIN Clean Fuel CNG brand and work to continue expanding GAIN's fueling network throughout North America. He will continue to build the GAIN Clean Fuel brand and generate awareness of CNG as a cleaner, more stable and more effective way of operating business. He will also focus on expanding natural gas distribution channels for U.S. Gain.

"Mike has a passion for CNG and he led the thought process behind U.S. Venture entering into the CNG business," said U.S. Venture President and CEO John Schmidt. "He spearheaded the start of GAIN Clean Fuel and his vision has led to new opportunities for the company."

Prior to the promotion, Koel was the vice president of business development for U.S. Oil, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc. His leadership in this role helped maintain U.S. Oil industry recognition as the innovative leader in the distribution of petroleum and renewable energy products for more than 65 years.

Koel joined U.S. Venture in 2001 as a trader, focused primarily on refined products and ethanol supply. He has extensive experience in the oil industry, including nine years as a natural gas trader/supply manager for Kaztex Energy Management, WPS Energy Services and Howard Energy.

Koel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.
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About U.S. Gain
U.S. Gain, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc. is a leading Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) provider offering fleet operators access to GAIN® Clean Fuel, an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional fuel options. GAIN® Clean Fuel stations are strategically located for carriers along major shipping corridors and provide easy-access, fast-fill capabilities.

About U.S. Venture
For over 65 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of petroleum and renewable energy products, lubricants, and tires and parts for the automotive aftermarket. Guided by its company vision, "To be the very best value-adding distributor of products that vehicles consume in North America," they deliver unconventional, creative solutions that give their customers a competitive edge. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company's business divisions are U.S. Oil, U.S. AutoForce®, U.S. Lubricants and U.S. Gain.

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