Crystal Flash

🎅 Our team is full of Santa's helpers! Huge shoutout to James T. who made multiple Santa event appearances and parades, including serving as the Grand Marshal. Thanks to Jim O. who put on his suit for his annual and much-anticipated appearance at a local bakery. And a thank you to Allen O. who visited numerous hospice patients and a nursing home. Thank you for providing joy and care to our communities! #communityinvolvement ❤️ #spreadingjoy 😊

⚡264 Years Please join us in congratulating the 14 Crystal Flash employee owners who are retiring this year who have a combined 264 years of experience. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and the invaluable knowledge they've shared with the next generation of employee owners that are taking their place. We wish them all the best in their well-deserved retirement! 📷 Yesterday, we were able to celebrate several of our retirees together in Grand Rapids. #Retirement #EmployeeAppreciation #ThankYou

❄️ It's Chrissy, the Crystal Flash Elf here! The holidays are a time for family, friends, and... changes in your fuel usage? 🎄 With all the hustle and bustle of the season, it's easy to forget to keep an eye on your tank. That's why I'm here to remind you about Crystal Flash's fuel tank monitoring system! 🎁 It uses cellular signals to give you precise data on your fuel levels which displays in the Crystal Flash customer portal, so you can always stay on top of things. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gU-w5xDm Stay warm and worry-free this holiday season with Crystal Flash! #CrystalFlash #fueltankmonitoring #peaceofmind #elfontheshelf

#TriviaTime Would you have guessed that Michigan is the #1 state in the U.S. for residential propane gallons?! A new report issued by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) indicates that Michigan topped the nation in total residential propane with 349 million gallons in sales in 2023. #CrystalFlash⚡️ #propane🔥 #PureMichigan🧤#TheCFDifference⚡️

🗓[Calendar Reminder]: Switch propane providers today We're on the phones this morning ready to schedule your new tank installation! Give us a call at 855.774.9318 between 9 am and noon today! When you call, you’ll be speaking with an employee owner right in #Michigan. We proudly do not have offshore call centers. #CrystalFlash⚡️ #propane🔥 #employeeowned👩💼👷♂️ #CustomerFocused❤️ #CustomerSatisfaction😀 #TheCFDifference⚡️

"I think I'm going to need some help." —Chrissy the Crystal Flash Elf ❄️ Just a friendly reminder to please keep your driveways and pathways to propane tanks clear of snow and ice. ❄️ This helps ensure our drivers can safely deliver your propane and keep you warm and cozy all winter long. ⛄️ Stay warm and safe! #CrystalFlash #PropaneDelivery #WinterSafety #ClearTheWay

⚡Meet Our Team: Jim Tefft Jim Tefft joined Crystal Flash in September 1982 as a truck driver in CF’s burgeoning used oil collection business. As the business became more established and grew, Jim was promoted to manager over the division. Another promotion came along shortly thereafter, putting Jim over CF’s lubricants business as well. Jim’s duties, responsibilities, and positions continued to change as the company evolved over the years. Since 1982, Jim has held 10 different positions throughout all aspects of Crystal Flash’s business lines — from driver to Vice President. Over 42+ years, Jim has either worked in, or managed, the lubricants, propane, fuel oil, heating service, transport, retail service station, and Environmental Services business units. Jim was instrumental in expanding CF’s bulk plant footprint and developing the used oil business into a full line Environmental Services business. The unit eventually grew to collect over 10 million gallons of used oil/waste waters annually, while recycling thousands of tons of oil filters and used antifreeze. He was on the ground floor of ENFINITE: The Industrial Liquid Recyclers Association, formerly known as the National Oil Recyclers Association, and held multiple leadership and board positions in his 25 years as a member. In 2011, during the sale of CF’s Environmental Services group, Jim transferred to Heritage Crystal Clean, where he worked until 2016. At the end of 2016, Jim returned to Crystal Flash in his final role as Director of Commercial Business, which he will retire from at the end of 2024. When reflecting on his decades at Crystal Flash, Jim highlights the countless opportunities he was given for professional development and the “42 years of education, learning, and friendships from so many people”. He credits much of the success of his career to the support of his wife. Jim has been married to his high school sweetheart, Donna, for 41 years. They have four adult children and five grandchildren. Together, they plan to continue their way through their bucket list which includes a trip to Greece and adding more pins to their map as they RV their way through our country's 63 National Parks. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Jim for his extraordinary contributions to Crystal Flash. Jim exemplifies Crystal Flash’s core values of Pride in Crystal Flash and Safety for People and the Environment. One of his personal missions is to “leave a place better than he found it”—a mission triumphantly achieved, leaving us profoundly grateful and infinitely better for his indelible mark. #CrystalFlash #Michigan #fuels #propane #TheCFDifference #employeeowned #integrity

Customer Spotlight: Cherry Bay Orchards, Inc. Cherry Bay Orchards produces tart cherries, sweet cherries, and apples in the sandy soil and rolling hills of Northern Michigan. They are committed to using sustainable farming practices and to providing their customers with the highest quality fruit from tree to table. In this short video, produced in collaboration with Michigan Farm Bureau, you can learn more about Cherry Bay Orchards and why they choose Crystal Flash to fuel their orchards. #CrystalFlash⚡️ #Michigan✋ #puremichigan🌳 #fuels⛽️ #agriculture🌽 #farming🚜 #TheCFDifference⚡️ #ESOP💯 #employeeowned👩💼👷♂

The holiday season can make your household schedule a frenzy. That's why we're here this Saturday morning FROM 9 AM UNTIL NOON to help you change #propane providers to Crystal Flash. We understand that you may be coming to us from a frustrating situation, but our goal is to prove that propane doesn't have to be painful. Here’s just part of what makes us different: • No tank set/installation fees • No enrollment or lock-in fees • No required multi-year contracts • No fees for our annual price protection • No fees for our budget payment plan program • 97% overall satisfaction rating from our customers • 100% employee-owned • No offshore call centers, so whenever you call us, you’ll be speaking with a #Michigan-based employee owner of our company. Let's get your tank set! Call us this morning at 855.774.9318 and we'll help you experience #TheCFDifference⚡️. #CrystalFlash⚡️ #employeeowned👩💼👷♂️ #CustomerFocused❤️ #CustomerSatisfaction😀

❄️ It's official! The winter chill and flurry of snowflakes this week have brought a special guest to town – Chrissy the Crystal Flash Elf! ❄️ We're so excited to have Chrissy join our Crystal Flash family. She's already spreading holiday cheer and mischief throughout our headquarters, and we have a feeling she's got some sparkling surprises in store for all of us. ✨ Keep an eye out for Chrissy's playful antics and festive spirit as she adds a touch of magic to the season. 😜 #CrystalFlashElf #HolidayMagic #ElfOnTheShelf