Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association

About CWPMA

The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association (CWPMA) has been the united voice of petroleum marketers since 1934. The Association represents the independent petroleum marketers in the wholesale and retail business of gasoline, special fuels and lubricants. Petroleum marketers are made up of locally owned, generational businesses that through branding agreements and supply contracts are partners with gasoline refineries and producers. In Colorado, our members sell seventy percent of all gasoline and special fuel sold at wholesale and retail through their own fuel outlets or dealers. In Wyoming, our Members sell eighty percent of all gasoline and special fuel at wholesale and retail. Total retail outlets are over 1,500. Our Associate Members are companies or individuals whose services or supplies are sold to petroleum marketers. Our members are on the leading edge of introducing renewable fuels into the markets for both Colorado and Wyoming in a cost effective manner.

Our number one priority as an association is to represent its members both legislatively and regulatory so the marketer’s voices are heard. CWPMA continually works to promote the fair enactment of state and federal legislation and regulations relating to its members.

New Address:

1410 Grant Street #B-103
Denver, CO 80203

Board of Directors

Mike Bailey

Eric Balenseifen

Al Butler

Gary Elwood

Bill Gallagher

Tom Gray

Brian Haldorson

Boyd Jackson

Scott Paulson

Steve Perkins

Don Policky

Meyer Sussman

Kirk Swallow

Trustees Colorado

Eric Balenseifen

Frank Baxley

Al Butler

Buzz Calkins

Kent Frieling

Bill Gallagher

Terry Gallagher, Sr.

Tom Gray

Brian Haldorson

Charles Houser

Chuck Houser

Paul James

Randy McFarland

Don Morrison

Greg Parish

Scott Paulson

Tina Powell

William Scaff

Andy Smith

Rich Spresser

Meyer Sussman

Kirk Swallow

Darby Tucker

Greg Wakeman

Jim Wallace

Trustees Wyoming

Mike Bailey

Shelly Ellenbecker

Gary Elwood

Bryan Hinze

Boyd Jackson

Bob Johnson

Rick Knight

Steve Perkins

Don Policky

Terry Thomas

Darrell Vaughn

Mark Larson

Mark Larson

Executive Director

The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association is lead by Mark Larson. Mark has 30 plus years experience in the petroleum marketer industry as the owner/operator of truckstops, and as an oil company retail marketing manager. Mark also served eight years in the Colorado House for Representatives. Aside from his duties as the Association's lead lobbyist for both Colorado and Wyoming, he is responsible for the effective operations of the Association. Mark's "mission" is to assure that the Association's independent small business marketer members remain active participants in all levels of government. Mark's email is mlarson@cwpma.org.

Grier Bailey

Grier Bailey

Government Affairs Manager

Grier Bailey is Manager of Government Affairs. Being a home-grown and schooled Coloradoan, Grier is a strong proponent of minimizing the pressing needs of small businesses while promoting a level playing field within the industry. He believes in applying appropriate checks and balances while maintaining the spirit of entrepreneurship and free markets. He believes that connecting legislators with their constituents is the best way for governments to operate. Grier is responsible for lobbying activities for Colorado and Wyoming including monitoring and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies (state and federal.) He also performs research on issues and publishes the Association newsletter. Feel free to contact him with any questions at gbailey@cwpma.org

Jane Ashmore

Jane Ashmore

Office Manager, Executive Assistant

Jane has been the backbone of the Association for over 30 years. Jane is responsible for the Association’s financial operations, budgets and advertising for the Association's magazine. She is also in charge of the registration for the annual convention and has its effective and smooth running down to an art. Jane's institutional knowledge and tenure has earned her the title of Executive Assistant as well. Janes favorite part of her job is working with the members. Jane can be reached at jashmore@cwpma.org

Tony Bills

Tony Bills

Events, Membership and Communications Manager

Tony is the Events Manager for the Association and the director responsible for our very successful Annual Convention and Trade Show. Additionally, he heads up our annual golf tournament benefiting Canine Companions for Independence and coordinating all membership-related meetings. Tony is also responsible for bringing in new membership and is in charge of CWPMA's communications, including the Marketer magazine. Tony can be reached via email at tbills@cwpma.org