Canonsburg, PA - December 18, 2020 - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association (MUG) assisted FTS International (FTSI), a 2020 Yearly Gold Sponsor, with an outerwear drive benefitting the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties in West Virginia. MUG and Ryan Hager, who works for FTSI and is a Board Member of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston counties, collected new and gently used outerwear, including jackets, hats, mittens, and boots over the course of several weeks and donated the items on December 18 in Morgantown, West Virginia. In total, over 275 women’s, men’s, and children’s jackets, as well as a large number of outerwear accessories, were donated to the United Way’s Warm Hands, Warm Hearts campaign. All items collected will be distributed throughout Monongalia and Preston counties in West Virginia.
About FTS International - FTSI is one of the largest well completion companies in North America. Exploration and production companies rely on FTSI’s deep expertise and customized hydraulic fracturing solutions to enhance their recovery rates from oil and gas wells, primarily in unconventional plays. FTS International utilizes its leading expertise and technology to deliver hydraulic fracturing solutions for complex and unconventional operations. To learn more, please visit their website at ftsi.com.
About The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties - United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Monongalia and Preston counties. Mission Statement: The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties enhances the quality of life in our community by helping those in need. Vision Statement: The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties will be the leader in building a stronger and healthier community by developing resources and creating partnerships to empower individuals to improve their lives. To learn more about the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, please visit their website at unitedwaympc.org.
About MUG - The Marcellus & Utica Gas Suppliers, Services, and Manufacturers Association was formed in 2014. MUG is a 501 C (6) nonprofit organization with a volunteer-based Board of Directors and is funded by its Sponsor Companies. The MUG promotes responsible practices within the oil and gas industry and supports the local communities in which its Board Members and Sponsor Companies work and live in. With the help of the Sponsor Companies within the energy industry, MUG is able to host multiple events throughout the year and make donations to organizations within the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia regions each year. The MUG Executive Committee is led by Zane Johnson, President, Chris LaBarte, Vice President, and Crystal Miller, Executive Director. In addition to the Executive Committee, Board Members include Walt Elmquist, Charles Hamrick, Todd Householder, Tim Munksgard, Sean Rooney, Damian Schmelzer, Tom Smith, and Tom Watkins.