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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$168.5M
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Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) was incorporated on March 6, 1924 and reincorporated on April 29, 1925 under the 1925 Florida Corporation Law. We provide natural gas, electricity and propane gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Florida. We do not produce energy and are not a generating utility. Our regulated segments sell natural gas and electricity to approximately 83,000 customers and our unregulated segment sells propane gas through a wholly owned subsidiary, Flo-Gas Corporation, to approximately 12,000 customers. We also sell merchandise and other service-related products on a limited basis as a complement to the natural and propane gas segments.

Chief Executive Officer
Jack English
Number of Employees 341
Contact Information

401 S Dixie Hwy

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401-5807

fpuc.com

(561) 832-0872

NAICS Code Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control: 221121

Recent Events

  • Chesapeake Utilities, Florida Public Utilities complete merger

    11/04/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • 2 proxy advisories recommend vote for Chesapeake-FPU deal

    10/12/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-Chesapeake says proxy advisory firms support FPU deal

    10/12/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Chesapeake Utilities And Florida Public Utilities Shareholders Approve Merger

    10/23/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Florida Public Utilities Sends Letter to Shareholders Supporting Merger With Chesapeake UtilitiesCompany Reaffirms the Merger...

    9/27/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • FPU's profits

    8/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Florida Public Utilities Company Announces Quarterly Dividend

    8/14/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • Florida Public Utilities Q2 net income up

    8/14/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Chesapeake Utilities receives all Public Service Commission regulatory approvals to acquire Florida Public Utilities

    7/21/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Obtains All Merger-Related Public Service Commission Regulatory Approvals

    7/25/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Spurned by FPU in merger, Energy West seeks shareholder list

    6/16/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Jack English Chief Executive Officer
Paul L. Maddock Jr. President of the Maddock Companies, A Real Estate Holding
Richard C. Hitchins President of Rc Hitchins & Co., PA
Charles Stein Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
George M. Bachman CFO, Treasurer & Secretary
Barry Kennedy General Manager, South Florida Division
Buddy Shelly General Manager
Don Kitner General Manager, Central Florida Division
Don Myers General Manager, Northwest Division
Drane Shelley General Manager, Northwest Division
Mark Cutshaw General Manager
P Mark Cutshaw General Manager, Northeast Division
P. Mark Cutshaw General Manager, Northeast Division
Atlee M Kohl Beneficial Owner
Julia Petty Director, Customer Relations
Marc Schneidermann Director, Corporate Services
Marc Seagrave Director of Marketing & Sales
Terry Knowles Director, Information Technology
Wayne C. Bonn Director, Human Resources
Calvin Favors Operations Manager
Chris Canino Manager, Engineering, South
Dan Lynch Marketing Manager, Central
Dan Scribben Manager, Engineering, Central
Don Middleton Operations Manager
Don Millett Customer Service Manager
Doug Moreland Manager, Service & Operations, South Florida
Drane Shelly Manager, Operations, Northwest
Joe Eysie Energy Conservation Manager
John Costlow Marketing Manager
Keith Pomeroy Manager, Propane, West
Leslie Murdock Customer Service Manager
Randy Sasselin Manager, Marketing
Roger LaCharite Customer Service Manager
Skip Knight Manager, SF Propane & M & J, South
Steve Toole Manager, Engineering, Northwest
Cheryl Martin Controller, Assistant Treasurer
Andy Thomas Service Supervisor
Broward O'Pry Engineering Technician
Carl Anderson Senior Engr, Northeast
Clariece Morris Stores Supervisor
Dale Butcher Commercial Marketing Representative
Denise Dunham Residential Representative
Donna Fowler Customer Service Supervisor
Doug Keip Marketing Supervisor, South
Fred Bland Installation & Maintenance Supervisor
Gia Araya Customer Support Coordinator
Glenn Pendleton System Operations Supervisor
Greg Blazina Propane Supervisor
Hope Baird Residential Representative
Jacky Ditty Line Supervisor
Jay Smith Energy Conservation Representative
Kim Landry Marketing Representative
Lori Rippey Customer Service Supervisor
Louie Johnson Senior Division Engineer
Lynn Reck Marketing Representative
Lynwood Tanner Service Supervisor
Mark Thompson Marketing Representative
Marty Hartman Customer Service Supervisor
Mary Santaella Senior Customer Service Supervisor
Michele Medina Engineering Clerk
Patti Thornton Customer Service Supervisor
Roland Parker Installation Supervisor
Shawn Winsor Assistant Engineer
Suzy Sandstrom Field Coordinator
Tiffaney Jones Coordinator, Marketing
Tiffany Jones Inside Sales Representative

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
John T. English Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis S. Hudson Chairman
Ellen Terry Benoit Board of Directors
Troy W. Maschmeyer Board of Directors
W Troy Jr Board of Directors

Jack English is President and Chief Executive Officer of Florida Public Utilities. He is the fifth President in the Company’s 82 year history. English joined Florida Public Utilities in 1973 as Division Superintendent in the Company’s Northeast Division. He became Vice President in 1991, Senior Vice President in 1993, President and Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He assumed his current position in 1998. Since taking the helm of Florida Public Utilities, the Company has enjoyed an increase in annual revenues and customer growth. A native of Long Island, New York, English received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Chief Executive Officer Current
Florida Public Utilities Company President Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Division Superintendent Current
Georgia Institute of Technology BS in Electrical Engineering Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company President of the Maddock Companies, A Real Estate Holding Current
Flogas Limited Board of Directors Current
PRB GasTransportation, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Brown University Ab In English Former

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company President of Rc Hitchins & Co., PA Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Chairman Current

Chuck Stein serves as Florida Public Utilities' Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. In his current role, Stein has overall Operations responsibility for Florida Public Utilities' five divisions. Stein began his Florida Public Utilities' career in February 1980, in the South Florida Division as Distribution Superintendent. He was promoted to Manager of Gas Operations in September 1986. In January 1993, Stein was appointed Vice President of Operations responsible for the South and Central Florida Divisions. He assumed the position of Sr. Vice President in June 1997 and Chief Operating Officer in November 2000. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre Haute, Indiana and M.B.A. from Xavier University located in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1977. Stein is currently Secretary and Treasurer of the Florida Natural Gas Association and serves on the Association's Board of Directors. He is a Board Member and Treasurer of the Associated Gas Distributors of Florida as well as the Chairman and member of the Southern Gas Association's Distribution Section Managing Committee. In addition, Stein is a past president of the Florida Natural Gas Association.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Distribution Superintendent Former
Xavier University M.B.A. Former
Indiana, Inc. B.S. In Civil Engineering Former

George has been the CFO & Treasurer for Florida Public Utilities Company since 2001. He was also appointed as Corporate Secretary in February 2004. Prior to joining Florida Public Utilities in 1985, he was an Assistant Controller for Southeastern Public Service Company, leading the accounting and information technology departments. He currently directs and is responsible for all accounting and finance areas of the Company, including regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Florida Public Service Commission, risk management, fiduciary duties for retirement plans, investment analysis, and involved with any mergers, acquisitions, or dispositions. He has been an expert witness for the Company on various accounting matters, testifying before the Florida Public Service Commission. George holds a B.S. in Business from Indiana University and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). He is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals, Florida Natural Gas Association, Southeastern Electric Exchange, and The Executive Association of the Palm Beaches.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Treasurer Current
Southeastern Electric Exchange, Inc Board of Directors Current
Association for Financial Professionals Board of Directors Current
Southeastern Electric Exchange, Inc Member Current
Association for Financial Professionals Member Current
Florida Public Service Commission expert witness Former
Indiana University B.S. In Business Former

Barry Kennedy, General Manager, South Florida Division, brings more than 30 years of experience in the propane and natural gas industry to Florida Public Utilities. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Barry University in Miami, Florida. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida Propane Gas Association. Barry and his wife Judy have five grown children and three grandchildren. Barry and Judy are native Floridians and they reside in South Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager, South Florida Division Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Operations Former
Barry University B.S. Degree In Business Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Operations Manager Former

As General Manager of Central and West Florida Divisions, located in DeBary and Inglis, Florida, Don is responsible for the Divisions’ natural gas and propane operations. The Divisions' service area includes Volusia, Seminole, Lake, Flagler, Orange, Levy, Citrus and Marion counties. Don previously was Assistant Division Manager at Equitable Gas Company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for 18 years, then joined Florida Public Utilities in 1990. Don earned a Bachelor of Human Resources Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach. He is also a member of the Economic Development Committee for DeBary, Florida and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He participates on the State of Florida Energy Codes Technical Advisory Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of West Volusia Florida. In addition, he holds 601 and 804 licenses for propane as well as a plumbing license. Don and his wife Joan live in DeBary, Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager, Central Florida Division Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Member Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Central Florida Division Former
Equitable Gas Co. Assistant Division Manager Former
Equitable Gas Co. Assistant Former
Florida Public Utilities Company Finance Executive Former
Palm Beach Atlantic University Bachelor of Human Resources Management Former
Palm Beach Atlantic University Bachelor of Human Resources Management Former

Don Myers joined Florida Public Utilities as NW Division's Engineering Manager in May of 1989. He then accepted the position of Operations Manager in 1991 and maintained that role until January of 2006 when he became the acting General Manager of the NW Division. October 2, 2006, Don assumed the role of General Manager. Headquartered in Marianna, Florida, the NW Division provides electrical service to Calhoun, Liberty and Jackson County residents. Prior to joining FPU, Don worked for Gulf Power Company. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont.

Organization Position Status
Gulf Power Company Former
Florida Public Utilities Company NW Division's Engineering Manager Current
University of Vermont Bachelor of Science Degree In Electrical Engineering Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager, Northwest Division Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager Current
Fernandina Beach Rotary Club Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Director Former
Florida Public Utilities Company Manager Former
Mississippi Power Co. Former
Auburn University B.S. Former

P. Mark Cutshaw joined Florida Public Utilities as Director, Northwest Division in 1991. Mark is now General Manager, Northeast Division. Headquartered in Fernandina Beach, Florida, the Division provides electrical service to Amelia Island residents and propane service to residents in Nassau and Duval counties. Mark was employed by Mississippi Power Company for nine years. Prior to leaving, he was the Manager, Technical Services in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mark attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama and graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Mark is a member of the Fernandina Beach Rotary Club. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Jackson County United Way, Jackson County Development Council, Enterprise Jackson County and is active in other civic and charitable activities. Mark and his wife Erin live in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager, Northeast Division Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Northwest Division Former
Mississippi Power Co. Former
Auburn University Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company General Manager, Northeast Division Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Beneficial Owner Current

Julia serves as Director of Customer Relations for Florida Public Utilities. Her responsibilities include the Company's Customer Information System, training of customer service representatives, and working with the state of Florida's Public Service Commission. Prior to joining the Company in 1999, Julia was Senior Manager for The Breakers, a 572-room luxury hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Under Julia's direction, the establishment achieved its Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings. Julia attended Nova University's Hospitality Management Program in West Palm Beach, Florida. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Palm Beach County. Julia and her husband, Mike, reside in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Customer Relations Current
Palm Beach County Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
The Breakers Senior Manager Former

As Director, Corporate Services, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Marc is responsible for Gas Logistics, Corporate Fleet and Safety Departments. He is also responsible for environmental compliance, the land acquisition and construction of the new South Florida Division complex. Marc coordinates FPU's natural gas, propane and electric rates as well as provides corporate oversight of FPU's propane business. Marc began his career with Florida Public Utilities in 1989 as a staff engineer. He subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility. Marc was promoted from Manager of Gas Operations to South Florida Director in 1999 and most recently holds the position of Director, Corporate Services. Marc has over 23 years of experience in the gas industry and began his career with Brooklyn Union Gas Company, where he started in 1983 as a management trainee and advanced through the company for the next five years. Marc graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of New York with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and earned a M.S. in Management from Polytechnic University. He had lead various Florida Natural Gas Association committees and in 2006 was elected a Director of Florida Propane Gas Association. He also represents the the majority of the members of Associated Gas Distributors of Florida in issues related to Liquefied Natural Gas. Marc is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Florida Engineering Society. He resides in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Corporate Services Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Board of Directors Current
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Member Current
Florida Propane Gas Association Elected A Director Former
Florida Public Utilities Company Staff Engineer Former
Polytechnic University Master of Science Degree In Management Former
Polytechnic Institute of New York Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering Former
Polytechnic University BS in Mechanical Engineering and earned a MS in Management Former

As Director of Marketing & Sales, Marc Seagrave is responsible for customer growth and retention throughout the Company's natural gas, electric and propane operating divisions. His responsibilities also include; Marketing Communications; natural gas and electric conservation and all merchandising programs. Prior to his current assignment, Marc was the Director of Propane Operations from 1999 to 2004. Marc has more than 20 years of experience in the natural gas, electric and propane utility business. His goal is to constantly strive to find smart and innovative ways to meet and exceed our customer's expectations. Marc is retired from the United States Army Reserve having served over 20 years as a Military Police Officer. Marc is credited with a baccalaureate degree earned while serving in the Military. Marc serves on the community board of directors for Seacoast National Bank, Palm Beach County region. He is a Master Qualifier and possesses 601 and 804 qualifications.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Director of Marketing & Sales Current
Palm Beach County Former

Terry Knowles leads Florida Public Utilities Information Technology Department and is responsible for all systems-related activities, including applications support, technology management, telecommunications, and project administration. Prior to joining the company, Terry was the manager of IT for Florida Water Services based in Orlando, Florida. He has over 25 years of IT experience. Terry earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science/Data Processing Analysis from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Information Technology Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Florida Water Services Manager Former
Palm Beach Atlantic University Masters of Business Administration Degree Former
Southern Illinois University B.S. Degree In Computer Science, Data Processing Analysis Former

As Director of Human Resources, Wayne has a broadly diversified background with over 20 years of progressive experience as both a manager and generalist for various multi-site business units, in both union and union-free environments. Prior to joining Florida Public Utilities, he served in a variety of leadership positions with Integrated Pharmacy Solutions, a division of Aetna Health Care Systems, Harris Corporation, North Atlantic Industries and Unisys. In his current role, Wayne has overall Human Resources responsibility for Florida Public Utilities’ more than 300 employees statewide, including employment, employee relations, training, team-building, compensation and overall HR generalist support. Wayne holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of South Florida and an M.B.A. from the Florida Institute of Technology. Bonn and his wife, Melanie, have two children, Michelle and Chris, and reside in Central Florida.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Director, Human Resources Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company M.B.A. Former
Florida Institute of Technology M.B.A. Former
University of South Florida B.A. In Psychology and Sociology Former

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Operations Manager Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Engineering, South Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Manager, Central Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Engineering, Central Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Operations Manager Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Supervisor, Gas Operations Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Manager Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Service & Operations, South Florida Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Operations, Northwest Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Energy Conservation Manager Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Manager Current
Palms West Chamber of Commerce Marketing Manager at Florida Public Utilities Current
Palms West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Current
Palm Beach Atlantic University Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Propane, West Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Manager Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Marketing Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Manager Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, SF Propane & M & J, South Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Manager, Engineering, Northwest Current

As Controller/Assistant Treasurer of Florida Public Utilities, Cheryl is responsible for the Corporate and General Accounting Departments as well as the Office Services Department. Cheryl began her career at Florida Public Utilities in 1985, advancing through a series of roles in accounting, including serving as a general, tax and regulatory accountant. She was promoted to Assistant Corporate Accounting Manager in April 1989 and assumed the leadership of Corporate Accounting in June 1995. In January 2002, Cheryl was named Controller. She earned a B.S. degree in Accounting from Florida State University in 1984. Cheryl is a C.P.A. and a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Cheryl and her husband, Ray, have a daughter, Lindsey, and they reside in the Boynton Beach, Florida area.

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Controller, Assistant Treasurer Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Assistant Treasurer Former
Florida State University B.S. Degree In Accounting Former

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Florida Public Utilities Company Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Engineering Technician Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Senior Engr, Northeast Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Stores Supervisor Current

Dale Butcher is a Commercial Marketing Representative for Florida Public Utilities. He is responsible for sales and service of natural and propane gas to commercial accounts in the northern and western areas of Palm Beach County. In addition to serving as a Palms West Chamber of Commerce Trustee, he is an enthusiastic chamber advocate and looks forward to being an active participant in its committees. Butcher and his wife Wanda are longtime residents of Loxahatchee with their daughters Christina and Andrea.

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Florida Public Utilities Company Commercial Marketing Representative Current
Palms West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Residential Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Supervisor, South Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Installation & Maintenance Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Support Coordinator Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company System Operations Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Propane Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Residential Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Line Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Energy Conservation Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Senior Division Engineer Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Marketing Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Senior Customer Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Engineering Clerk Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Customer Service Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Installation Supervisor Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Assistant Engineer Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Field Coordinator Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Coordinator, Marketing Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Inside Sales Representative Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Chairman Current
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current

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Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
Florida Public Utilities Company President and Chief Executive Officer of Maschmeyer Concrete Co. Former

Organization Position Status
Florida Public Utilities Company Board of Directors Current
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     FPU $12.66 0.00 (0.00% )
Average Volume 9,487
Shares Outstanding 6.14M
Market Cap 77.7M
Year High 15
Year Low 8
Earnings Per Share 0.52
P/E Ratio 24.35
Dividend 0.48
Yield 3.79
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