The move will streamline operations for affiliate of regional energy leader
Submitted by: Scott Beeler, Beeler Communications
Reilly & Sons, Inc., the fuel provider that has served Chester County since 1973, is about to get a new name and logo. The good news: customers will still be served by the same team of familiar faces.
In 2021, following the retirement of members of the Reilly family, Reilly & Sons joined Rhoads Energy. Rhoads is an employee-owned energy provider that has served southcentral Pennsylvania for 107 years.
That transition went smoothly — many existing Reilly & Sons team members stayed on, and customers gained an expanded slate of service offerings and conveniences.
Now, after more than two years of continuing to operate under the Reilly & Sons brand, the company will transition to the Rhoads Energy name and logo. The change will enable the company to streamline operations, maintain lower costs, and consolidate a large regional service team under one umbrella.
“We’re excited to have Reilly & Sons officially rebrand to become part of the Rhoads Energy family. Even better: our exceptional staff in Chester County will remain completely intact,” said Michael DeBerdine, CEO of Rhoads Energy. “We expect a seamless transition for customers.”
Reilly & Sons customers will still be served by the same delivery team, technicians, and office staff. In fact, many of those folks are already employee-owners of Rhoads Energy as participants in the company’s employee stock ownership program (ESOP). Reilly & Sons will also maintain its current location and phone number, and customers will use the same portal for online account access.
The transition will involve some changes. The Rhoads Energy name will appear on vehicles, uniforms, and signage. Online, the Reilly & Sons website will begin to redirect to the Rhoads Energy website, which will provide more detailed information on services.
DeBerdine noted that both Reilly & Sons and Rhoads Energy have decades-long track records of community support initiatives – a tradition that will continue in Chester County during and after the transition to the Rhoads Energy brand.
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Rhoads Energy offers heating oil, natural gas, and propane delivery; fleet fueling and commercial services; and a wide range of other offerings. The company also operates Rhoads Air, a division of 50+ experienced technicians that installs and services heating, cooling, indoor air quality, and other equipment. In 2022, the company celebrated its 105th year of continuous service. The employee-owned organization serves Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. For information, visit www.RhoadsEnergy.com.