Versique Executive Places Gayle Hayhurst and Joe Coughlin on the Board of Directors for Lakes Gas
Minneapolis, MN – Versique Executive is proud to announce the successful placement of Gayle Hayhurst and Joe Coughlin to the Board of Directors of Lakes Gas, one of the largest family-owned propane companies in the United States.
Both Gayle and Joe bring extensive governance experience, deep industry knowledge, and strategic leadership to the Lakes Gas Board. Their appointments reinforce the organization’s ongoing commitment to long-term growth, operational excellence, and its core values as a family-owned business.
The executive search was conducted in close partnership with the Lakes Gas Nominating Committee, including Ben Graham and Kevin Buck representing the Family Ownership Council, Trustee Tanya D’Amico, Board Chair David Hartwell, and CEO Trent Hampton.
“This search was a true partnership, and we are especially grateful to the Lakes Gas Nominating Committee for their thoughtful leadership and collaboration throughout the process,” said Joe Reardon, Vice President, Executive Search at Versique. “We look forward to the impact Gayle and Joe will make as Lakes Gas continues to evolve and grow under its Owner-Board-Management model.”
“The Sargeant family is excited to welcome Gayle and Joe to the Lakes Gas organization and is grateful to Versique for conducting the successful search,” said Ben Graham, Co-chair of the Family Ownership Council.
Lakes Gas continues to build on its legacy of family ownership and industry leadership through strategic investments in people, innovation, and community partnerships. The addition of two accomplished Board Directors marks a significant step in the company’s next phase of governance and growth.
About Versique Executive
Versique Executive is a Minnesota-based executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of C-suite and senior-level leadership. With more than 125 years of combined experience in recruiting and executive leadership, our team partners with organizations to navigate leadership transitions, drive strategic growth, and build long-term succession plans. We bring a high-touch, consultative approach to every search—backed by deep market insight, trusted relationships, and a commitment to delivering impactful, lasting results.
