I’m thrilled to be writing about something that matters to me - our future. I’m Susan Bender, President and CEO of Linc Energy Systems, which is based outside of Denver, Colorado. I’ve been involved in the natural gas industry for 30 years, and I’ve seen many changes over that time.

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
--Benjamin Franklin

As my commencing blog, I wanted to share a bit about myself and company, Linc Energy Systems. As a manufacturers’ representative and stocking distributor, I’ve represented the finest companies over the years which offer instrumentation, equipment and products, to natural gas transporters and natural gas distributors. I’m also a utility field contractor, and specialize in the installation, maintenance and repair of gas flow metering equipment.

At the end of last year, I realized I needed to diversify my business. While part of this was driven by the economy, a larger part was influenced by my corporate vision. Simply put, my vision is to make this world a better place for our children. While the foundation of my business is anchored in selling products to conventional (nonrenewable) energy industries, I realized I needed to look at things differently. The answer was not to remain so rigid in my offerings and to acknowledge that there needs to be some balance in the manner we are energizing our lives.

This year, Linc Energy is shifting.  We've expanded into alternative energy to complement our offerings. Don’t get me wrong, my interest in natural gas hasn’t waned, but I believe we need to explore alternatives as we move forward. The tragic oil spill in the gulf and the recent Marcellus Shale accident confirms that we can’t rely wholly on conventional energy and need to consider doing things differently and diversify.

The intent of this blog is to write about matters in the energy industry, and since much of my experience has been in natural gas – many of my topics will relate to this fossil fuel. But I will, from time-to-time, offer thoughts on alternatives. Blogs aren’t one-sided communication vehicles; they offer a place for readers to convey their thoughts and feelings, so as I make blog entries I encourage you to also post your thoughts.

I hope you enjoy this blog.