Meet the Team – Allan Degenhardt
Allan Degenhardt Joins Westlark Advisors
Allan Degenhardt is a people-oriented person. As Westlark Advisors’ newest team member, Allan brings 21 years of experience and knowledge in the propane industry to his role as a Senior Commodity Advisor. He understands how to track market trends and create opportunities for his clients using supply risk management tools and financial hedging.
However, it is Allan’s strong communication skills that have allowed him to build relationships with clients across the Central and Southeastern United States. Allan says that spending time with clients – learning their unique business needs, while helping them meet their goals -is the best part of his job.
Education and Work Experience
Allan began his career in the hospitality industry, earning a degree in Hospitality Management. He successfully managed several country clubs and even worked as a manager at the Excalibur Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. He moved into the propane industry in June 2004 as a sales consultant for Propane Resources. During his 21 years there, he worked his way up to a vice president position. His experiences in both industries taught him that people are the most significant part of any successful business.
Joining Westlark Advisors
As a people-oriented person, he has made several solid friendships in the industry with people who started as clients. Allan is passionate about building strong relationships and watching companies grow and succeed. He looks forward to using both his technical expertise and relational knowledge as a member of the Westlark Advisors team.
Outside of Work
When he is not working, Allan enjoys volunteering to help his community. In 2014, he and his daughter started an organization called Handwarmers for the Homeless (H4H) to share some warmth and hope in the Kansas City community. Starting out small, the organization has continued to grow until now it distributes almost 10,0000 handwarmers each year, and works with other groups that serve the homeless community in Kansas City.
When he is not working or volunteering, Allan enjoys cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, spending time with family and friends, engaging with his local church and growing in his Christian faith.
