When my tenure as Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s (LANGD) General Manager and CEO began in 2008 –with a customer base of a little more than 14,000 homes and businesses – I could never have imagined the resounding positive growth and impact this great company would have on me, my family, and most importantly, our valued natural gas customers. Now, as I approach retirement this March, I want to celebrate with the community all that we’ve accomplished and achieved over these past 16 years.
In 1957, forward-looking officials from Apopka, Clermont, and Winter Garden recognized the need for a local, reliable, and cost-effective energy source: natural gas. For more than 60 years since LANGD was founded, we have made it our mission to go above and beyond to provide our customers with the unmatched benefits of natural gas and the exceptional service to go with it.
Now serving over 28,500 customers, LANGD continues to grow its residential and commercial customer base, earning important industry distinctions and receiving nationwide recognition for our service and dedication to customers in our member cities. We achieved a great deal to be proud of over the last decade and a half, and I’m happy to say that the best is yet to come.
From continuing to see the impacts of our first-ever customer assistance fund, LANGD Helping Hand, in partnership with Heart of Florida United Way, to securing recognition as our team earned national accolades and awards for their outstanding service, to being active partners throughout our local community along the way, I couldn’t be prouder of our District employees and trusted board of directors who have dedicated their time and talent to ensure we are consistently meeting the highest standard of excellence. To our faithful residential and commercial customers – thank you for trusting us for so many years.
As I pass the torch to the capable hands of our incoming CEO/GM, Brent Haywood, I am excited about the future that awaits the District. Brent’s wealth of experience and commitment to excellence align seamlessly with the values that have defined our company for over six decades. Together with our dedicated staff, board leaders, and the vibrant communities we serve, I am confident that LANGD’s legacy of reliability, innovation, and community engagement will continue to flourish.
Preparing for my final months as leader of this great company, I am comforted by the outlook for our future. I am happy to know that the District will continue our mission of providing safe, reliable, and resilient natural gas to our loyal customers for decades to come.
Thank you to my Lake Apopka Natural Gas District family and the fantastic customers we have been privileged to serve daily. Together, we can look forward to an even brighter future.
Sincerely,
Samuel Davis Jr.
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