LP Gas Hall of Fame Inductee – Class of 2012
When his father became ill in 1965, Ferrell received a hardship discharge from the Air Force, took over the reins of the struggling Kansas company and turned it into a national powerhouse serving more than 1 million customers in all 50 states.
It also operates a supply, transportation and trading office in Houston. At Ferrell’s direction, Ferrellgas was among the first propane companies to go public in 1984.
He also served two terms as president of the World LP Gas Association.