PEI Elects Hoyer President [1]

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) members elected Craig Hoyer president of the organization during its 66th annual convention and trade show in Atlanta. Hoyer most recently served as PEI vice president. His one-year term will begin Jan. 1, when he will replace current PEI President Steve Trabilsy, president of Accurate Tank Technologies of North Aurora, Illinois.

Hoyer is president of Kubat Equipment and Service Co. in Denver. Founded in 1949, Kubat Equipment and Service Co. is a sales, service and installation company for the petroleum, automotive and industrial markets in Colorado and Wyoming. Hoyer is a former member of the PEI Young Executives and has served on the PEI board of directors and the PEI Convention and Education Committee. He is a member of the Pioneer 10-Group.

“Craig has been an active advocate for the Petroleum Equipment Institute and its activities for many years and, as such, will make a great president,” said Robert Renkes, executive vice president of PEI. “We look forward to welcoming Craig to his new position and are convinced that his time as president will provide long-term benefits for PEI and its member companies.”

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.