Our Team
The Confidence to Say Yes
When you combine the right skills with the kind of dedication you get from a family-operated company, the word our customers hear most often is Yes.
Experience Means Yes
Richard Coon
Founder/CEOGrandfather. Pilot. Chef.
When Rich started First Fuel more than 30 years ago, it was one guy, one truck. Today, the company is recognized as one of this region’s best independent businesses. Because the whole family is dedicated to customer service. In the middle of Winter, you should never have to wait a week —or even a day—for a response to an urgent need. That’s where Rich’s experience makes all the difference. Smart planning and investing in the best equipment saves time. And every minute First Fuel saves in its day-to-day operations adds up to hours that you don’t wait for responsive service.
Organization Means Yes
Courtney Coon
Foodie. Traveler. Knitter of Baby Gifts.
Being Local Means Yes
Austin Coon
Husband. Father. Keeper of Bees.
Austin started with the First Fuel team the day after he graduated from Chatham High. A self-described “home body,” he loves raising his kids in the Hudson Valley and to him, customers are like neighbors. When you work with Austin, you understand the difference between the independent, family operation and the big corporation. He’s that guy. The one who does whatever it takes. Not just because it’s his job. But because he cares.
