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family:
been with the company for
at least 10 years, and several
for over 20. Entering a field
that has traditionally been
dominated by men, and being
able to bring her own style
Stacy Cunningham Welch (2 nd row, center) with the Cunningham Team
CREATING A BUSINESS TO LAST
FOR GENERATIONS
for gasoline and fuel distribution. Today, they sell fuel oil and air
conditioners and they have both a full service department and a
branch that services propane customers.
In April 2012, Stacy Cunningham Welch, took over as
president of the company following her father’s death. Starting
at the bottom of the company in 2009, she worked with every
technician and employee to learn and understand their skill set
and ideas to the company were challenges that she was met with
and overcame.
“We kept much of the foundation that was built, but also added
some new ideas for growing,” she says. “We’ve taken advantage of
social media to enhance our footprint. We’ve utilized technological
advances to streamline our dispatching and billing software.”
and responsibilities. While there was no long term plan underway CARING FOR CUSTOMERS
key personnel that became her transition team and helped her service and strong ties to the community. Cunningham’s great
to ensure a smooth transition, her father had a solid team of
successfully navigate through the challenging time.
“I learned to listen from my dad. Don’t just react, but really
pay attention to all of the moving parts,” she says. “It’s important
Business longevity goes hand-in-hand with great customer
grandfather, for example, was at one time the Mayor of Daytona
Beach, and her father continued setting that example of being
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