Partnering with Rhoads Energy

Considering joining the Rhoads Energy Family of Companies? Learn more about us, our values, and our vision for the future.

About Rhoads Energy – A leading force in the energy space

Since our founding by Mr. Jerome H. Rhoads in 1917, Rhoads Energy has brought innovative approaches and solutions to better serve our community. Under the leadership of

CEO Michael DeBerdine, Rhoads Energy has grown and diversified our offerings to meet the ever-shifting demands for energy in homes and commercial applications.

Our roles in state & local organizations have made us a recognized leader in the industry and a trusted partner in our communities.

Rhoads Energy: At a Glance

From our headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Rhoads Energy serves all of Berks, Chester, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties and extend service into surrounding communities in Delaware, Dauphin, Montgomery, and York counties. We have staff living in eight counties across Central and Southeastern PA, along with 7 offices across the region.

157
157 Employees
33.6M
33,550,000 gallons delivered in the past two years
184K
Almost 184,000 deliveries in the past two years
48K
Over 48,000 service calls in the past two years
2K
More than 2000 HVAC equipment installations in the past two years
12.5
12.5 years - average employee retention rate

Recent Acquisitions

Reilly & Sons

Founded in 1976, Reilly and Sons has been family-owned and operated by the Reilly family that primarily delivers heating oil, gasoline, and diesel across Chester County to both residential and commercial customers.

Number of Employees: 7

Sold to Rhoads Energy in 2021

One owner retired and other continues to work for Rhoads Energy

Mack Services Group

Founded in 1931, Mack Services Group delivered heating oil throughout across Eastern Chester County and through the Main Line. As the business diversified, the company added on full-service HVAC, fleet fueling and natural gas distribution.

Number of Employees: 25

Sold to Rhoads Energy in January 2020 and rebranded as Mack Energy.

One owner continues to work for Rhoads Energy

Aulenbach & Son

Founded in 1954, Aulenbach & Sons, a locally owned heating oil and HVAC service provider serving homeowners in Birdsboro, PA, and neighboring communities.

Number of Employees: 3

Sold to Rhoads Energy in 2019

One owner continues to work for Rhoads Energy

Blouch Fuels

Founded in 1936, Blouch Fuels served Lebanon County homes and businesses with fuel oil and off-road diesel deliveries, HVAC service, convenience stores and transport deliveries.

Number of Employees: 4

Sold the Fuel Oil and Diesel and HVAC divisions to Rhoads Energy in 2019. Merged customers with Vincent R. Boltz as both divisions served the same geographic footprint.

Vincent R Boltz

Founded in 1925, Vincent R. Boltz provided HVAC, fuel, and plumbing services to businesses and homeowners in Lebanon County.

Number of Employees: 9

Sold to Rhoads Energy in 2015 and brand merged into Rhoads Energy in Fall 2021.

EG Smith

Founded in 1923, EG Smith served the heating and cooling needs of Berks County residents and businesses. They delivered heating oil and provided HVAC services.

Number of Employees: TBD

Sold to Rhoads Energy in 2009.

Boyertown Oil & Propane

Boyertown Oil was founded in 1930 and focused on reliable oil delivery and oil heating service to homes and businesses throughout Eastern Berks, Northern Montgomery and Northern Chester Counties.

Number of Employees: TBD

Sold to Rhoads Energy in 2009.

View Testimonial

Joining the Rhoads Energy Family of Companies

When companies join the Rhoads Energy Family of Companies, they become part of our family. We treat employees, leadership, and stakeholders like they are our own.

Options for Sellers
Options for Sellers

Sellers can transition off over a year or two, sell and exit the industry or in some cases remain with the company in a new role. We have worked with every instance in our 18 acquisitions.

Minimal Disruption to Your Customers
Minimal Disruption to Your Customers

We continue to maintain the brand for a few years, retaining all employees of the selling business and customers experience very little disruption in the change in ownership.

Employees Maintain Service Time
Employees Maintain Service Time

Each employee’s service time is carried over when they join Rhoads Energy.

Continue to Invest in Your Local Community
Continue to Invest in Your Local Community

We are passionate about being committed members of every community we serve.

Employees Become Owners
Employees Become Owners

In 2021, Rhoads Energy became an Employee-Owned Company and all employees received shares of the company stock at no cost to them.

Top