Leonard Waguespack founded both Vacherie Fuel Corporation and Vacherie Oil Company in Vacherie, La during the early 1930’s when propane was the primary fuel source for heating and cooking in homes and businesses. As decades passed from the initial days of Vacherie Fuel Corporation, popularity and demand increased for natural gas and conventional fuels in this area while propane took a steep declin
e. Fast forward to 2014 and propane resurfaced as a clean energy source with technology creating entirely new market potential. Realizing the potential Albert Waguespack III “Allie” left his 9 year career working as a mechanical engineer of rotating equipment with the goal of invigorating the once thriving family business with a focus on full service modern propane services. always said that “Papa wanted to see Vacherie Fuel last 100 years.”
In March 2016 Sina Zarei joined Allie to build the business as they once did together as colleagues. Together they have invested in automating their refurbishment processes and growing the business into southern Louisiana’s independently owned grocery, convenience, and hardware stores. Today the company remains one of the only independent- Louisiana based bulk and propane exchange vendors operating out of Thibodaux, and Vacherie, LA and Leonard’s dream is still on track.
