Gwynne: A Cheerleader in the Office & the Ballpark
March 2021 Spotlight
Gwynne joined the Valley Energy team mid-2019 and has quickly become an integral part of our office staff. She lives nearby in Hamilton, VA with her family and has quite the list of hobbies when she’s out of the office. She especially loves hiking, swimming, fishing, putt-putt, visiting old battlefields, gardening, and cooking, I’m sure there’s more, I’ll leave those for her autobiography. One of her favorite recently discovered hiking spots is…[Read more]
The Voice of Valley Energy
December 2019 Spotlight
Brad VanGilder has been an integral part of Valley Energy since 1997. His primary focus has been on the oil department but he has always been a team player and assisted in other areas as needed. The most important part of life for Brad is the people he has the opportunity to interact with, whether family, customers, or coworkers. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, but grew up in the Loudoun County area. One of his first jobs was…[Read more]
Mark: From Diesel to Deezel
June 2019 Spotlight
Ever since Mark Hardy can remember, he’s been riding in a truck. Whether it’s a tractor trailer, 18-wheeler, tanker, or bobtail, Mark can maneuver almost anything on the road. He gives credit to his father for teaching him to be comfortable in trucks, as his dad started driving a truck in 1960 and did so for the next 42 years. Mark grew up around trucks and started driving them himself in his mid-20s. Mark has worked a variety of…[Read more]
Red: The Giver
April 2019 Spotlight
Today’s story is about one of the most generous people you may ever have the pleasure of meeting. Wilson Harris (a.k.a. Red) constantly goes above and beyond for his job, his family, his friends, and his customers. This attitude has made him an invaluable employee and a longstanding member of the Valley Energy family. While his official start date was in 2003, he previously worked with one of our owners for almost 15 years in…[Read more]
Scottie: Here for the Long Haul
January 2019 Spotlight
Scottie Miller is one of the most dedicated individuals you’ll ever meet. He’s independent and self-motivated, which might be why he’s stuck around since 1996! Scottie is the longest serving employee at Valley Energy, with over 22 years. Scottie is a huge sports fan. He loves football and racing. His favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks. He also enjoys being in the great outdoors. Whether it’s four-wheeling, camping, or…[Read more]
Willis: Family Over Everything
December 2018 Spotlight
Willis Drake Jr. is a family man above all else. His whole life is centered around putting family first and for Willis family is far more than a last name. Willis and his wife Marilyn (pictured on left) have many things in common: they value hard work, they care for others, and they take every opportunity for quality time together. Marilyn recently retired from the US Postal Service after 38 years, but keeps herself busy training for Women’s Nationals in bowling each year. [Read more…]
Dan the Man
November 2018 Spotlight
Looking for a fast-paced, fun-loving, and self-starting type of guy? Look no further than Dan Reil. Dan has worked as a service technician in the Propane industry for over a decade, and brings a variety of experience and a whole lot of heart to his work every day. He loves working with his hands, and can find a solution for just about any problem…Read more!
Chad, Cherilyn, & the Jeep
September 2018 Spotlight
Every morning before the sun rises Chad and Cherilyn Davis make the trek from their home in Hedgesville, WV to Valley Energy in Purcellville. Their morning routine hasn’t changed too much over the past decade, but in 2015 their commuter car received a BIG upgrade. [Read more!]