Sonny Pitts

Regional Energy Supply Specialist @ CHS Inc.

About

With nearly 29 years in the energy sector, including 2.5 years as Regional Energy Supply Specialist at CHS Inc., my work focuses on demand forecasting, logistics coordination, and propane supply planning across multiple regions. I manage contracting processes, optimize storage utilization, and develop regional retail energy pricing margin strategies, while supporting seven business units with training and operational decision-making tools like Nee-Vo/Otodata, Agris, and Energy Force. At CHS Inc., I am committed to cross-functional collaborations and root cause problem-solving to enhance energy supply operations. By combining my skills in logistics and cross-team collaboration, I strive to deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and value across the organization’s critical energy functions.

Country

United States

City

Greater Seattle Area

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Cross-functional Alignment, Education Program Development, Contract Negotiation, Technology Integration, LPG, Building Leadership Teams, Demand Supply Planning, Operations Integration, 3rd Party Software Integration, Supply Chain Operations, Demand Forecasting, Renewable Energy Markets, Call center start-up, Management Training Programs, Management Development, Profit Maximization, Propane, Compliance Analysis, High Performance Teams, Operating Efficiencies

Experience

Regional Energy Supply Specialist

CHS Inc.

2023-7 - 2026-5 · 2 yrs 11 mos

PNW, Mountains, & North Plains

•Lead demand forecasting, logistics coordination, and propane supply planning across five business units within WA, OR, ID, MT, & ND; manage contracting (fixed price & OPIS) •Optimize storage utilization and identify non-performing assets to improve efficiency. •Idealize/own regional retail energy pricing margin strategy; deliver training and operational decision support for seven business units (Nee-Vo/Otodata, Agris, Energy Force, Connect).

Director of Operations | Energy

CHS Inc.

2016-4 - 2023-7 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Sumner, WA

•Led energy operations across 16 locations (WA/OR/ID) with 11 direct leadership reports and up to 109 employees; ensured DOT/EPA/OSHA and WSAPP compliance (tracked in Intelex). •20+ P&L/Statement of Operations financials, create budgets, capital planning, inventory management, fixed assets, and divestiture of non-performing assets; partnered with cross-functional leaders (Retail, Ag, GTM, HR, Credit, AP/AR, and EHS). •Oversaw product sales and deliveries to over 40K customers (20M+ gallons propane, 7M+ gallons refined fuels, 11K gallons lubricants) and supported post-merger restructuring. •Expanded retail propane operation in Central WA (acquisition of fixed assets). •Implemented a National Tank Monitor Program (20K+ units deployed). •Viking Blast System and Tank Recovery Program development.

Energy Location Manager

CHS Inc.

2001-8 - 2016-4 · 14 yrs 9 mos

Chehalis, WA

• Directed day-to-day operations and customer service; lead teams up to 16. • Increased fuel-island sales from ~$200/day to $10K+/day and expanded propane operations into Tillamook, OR. • Managed high-volume sales (2M+ gallons LPG, 3M+ gallons refined fuels, 86K gallons lubricants) and executed Cenex brand marketing programs.

Energy Sales

CHS Inc.

1999-10 - 2001-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

1919 Auburn Way N #4, Auburn WA 98002, United States

Assist Energy Managers and their teams with Energy Sales Support, Product line support and installations (propane, refined fuels, and lubricants). Presented customer value over price.

Propane Sales & Installations

CHS Inc.

1997-11 - 1999-10 · 2 yrs

Gig Harbor, WA

Propane tank Installations for residential and commercial applications

Propane Sales & Delivery

CHS Inc.

1995-12 - 1997-11 · 2 yrs

Gig Harbor, WA

Propane Delivery to customer residence and businesses

Field Service Technician

CHS Inc.

1993-5 - 1995-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Poulsbo, WA (Olympic Penninsula)

Propane tank installations for residential and commercial applications.

Retail Specialist

CHS Inc.

1991-10 - 1993-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Gig Harbor, WA

Farm Store: Retail Department. Cashier, inventory purchasing, inventory pricing, inventory management.

Warehouseman

CHS Inc.

1990-9 - 1991-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Gig Harbor, WA

Warehouse Laborer

Career Specialist

CHS Auburn (CHS Inc)

1990-9 - 2001-7 · 10 yrs 11 mos

Retail Farm Store Warehouseman • Retail Farm Store Cashier & Merchandiser • Retail Farm Store Purchaser Propane Sales & Installations • Propane Sales & Delivery • Refined Fuel Sales & Delivery • Energy Sales Admin (PPS)