Tucker Perkins
President and CEO, Propane Education and Research Council
Tucker Perkins is the President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that invests in the research and development of propane-powered innovation and promotes the safe, efficient use of propane through safety training and education programs.
Perkins has 40 years of experience in the propane industry, including operating his own propane retail company in Virginia, as well as holding executive positions at CleanFuel USA and Inergy Propane. He is active with many industry organizations, including the National Propane Gas Association, World LP Gas Association, Industrial Truck Association, and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.
Perkins is a dynamic and relatable leader who has amplified propane’s voice in the national energy conversation as a frequent keynote speaker on energy-related topics. He is also host of the podcast Path to Zero, which provides a platform to engage with energy thought leaders in provocative discussions regarding energy and the environment.
He holds a BS in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of Richmond.
Session
Heavy-duty commercial drones are specialized unmanned aerial vehicles designed to carry substantial payloads, ranging from 10 pounds to over 500 pounds, making them essential for various industries such as logistics, construction, and agriculture. Future heavy-duty commercial drones may rival truck and rail in inter-modal connectivity from ports. The Griff 800 is capable of carrying a max payload of 1,763 pounds. JD.com (China) is constructing a super-sized delivery drone capable of carrying a payload of over 1 ton up to 186 miles. Speaker: TBD, Autonomy Research Institute Speaker: TBD, Griff Speaker: Scott Blough, Amazon