Don Schmidt – President of East Coast Petroleum
Most of my adult life has been consumed by a fascination with petroleum. It is clearly the most “political” of all commodities traded on the NY Mercantile Exchange. An event half way around the world can have an immediate and direct impact on the price we pay for motor fuels, heat oil, or for that matter, fertilizers, drugs, chemicals, textiles and thousands of other products that use petroleum as a major component.
We work hard to be your petroleum supplier of choice. With this in mind, we have provided our customers with an understanding of the global petroleum market and events that affect the current as well as forward pricing.
We then take it another step and offer an explanation of the components of the product and necessary additives to insure superior equipment performance and longevity.
Since there is a myriad of tax, regulatory and compliance issues relating to petroleum products, we have become a recognized resource to answer questions and intervene when necessary to solve problems or bring clarity to issues.
The philosophy of East Coast Petroleum is “…we are not just about petroleum”. We will keep you ahead of petroleum related issues along with projections for fuel budgeting to insure that your business remains competitive and in compliance.
Our motor fuel, process manufacturing users and commercial heat oil customers are the most well informed group of decision-makers in their industries. We will continue this high standard in all of our business relationships. We value your business and will help you to protect your asset.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Schmidt
President
“Meet The Front Office Staff”
Barbara Durante – Office Manager
Barbara Durante has been an integral part of the East Coast Petroleum company team for over 11 years. As office manager, she keeps this team running smoothly and efficiently. In addition to managing work flow Barb is responsible for customer credit decisions and timely accounts receivable. Barbara’s background and knowledge of each customer’s needs, truly makes being an ECP customer a pleasurable and stress free experience.
A.J. Vitale – Customer Service Manager
A.J. Vitale is the manager of customer services, so he is the go to person for an overview of the petroleum market, prompt and futures contracts and timely deliveries. His candid and open personality demonstrates the no gimmicks beliefs of East Coast Petroleum. Since we are not just about petroleum, A.J. will guide you through the myriad tax, regulatory, and compliance issues facing petroleum users.
Kelly Johnston – Sales & Marketing Manager
Kelly Johnston returns to East Coast Petroleum after gaining experience with a large multi national corporation in marketing and effective communication with valued customers. Kelly’s forward thinking ideas allow ECP to be at the forefront of the needs and changes of the industry. This gives our customers an additional benefit of essentials and ideas that will assist in their company’s growth and future success. Kelly assists Barbara in day to day office management.
Diane Schmidt – Finance Manager
Diane Schmidt is a force in her own right, coming to ECP with vast experience in business and financial management. She is the person who controls expenses to ensure ECP can offer highly competitive pricing. Diane also communicates with state and federal agencies, and petroleum and trucking associations on new and evolving regulations.
On occasion you might also find a pleasant voice answering the phone from our back office and clerical staff. We are a true 24/7 company so if you forget to call during normal working hours, you can be assured someone will be available for any normal or emergency requirements.
