Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising

Tell us about him/her. Ken spent his entire professional career working for his family businesses. He started at the age of 14 as a shop hand working his way up from sales manager to becoming President/CEO of J.H. Buhrmaster Company, Inc., Buhrmaster Propane, LLC, and Shaw Fuel/Propane. Most recently he was named to the Board of Directors for the Scautab Agency. Ken was also dedicated to improving the heating industry as well as his community through his volunteerism. He volunteered for organizations such as the Oil Heat Institute of Eastern, NY where he was awarded Person of the Year in 2006, was a member of the Town of Ballston Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Milton Zoning Board Chairman, he served on the board of the New York Propane Association, Empire State Energy Association, and the Upstate New York Energy Association. He served as a Proxy Committee Member and Judge of Election for the Glenville Bank Holding Company Annual Shareholder Meeting. Recreationally Ken was in the Galway Lake Sailing Club, the Boy Scouts, a member of the Scotia-Glenville Elks Lodge #2759, and was a talented lead guitarist in multiple bands throughout his lifetime… specializing in rock and heavy metal! He also dedicated time to be a part of his children’s athletics. He was a member of the “Chain gang” during football season, a CYO basketball coach for St. Clement’s, winning multiple championships, and most recently an assistant JV boys basketball coach for Spa Catholic. A loving family man and great friend to all, Ken leaves behind an exceptional legacy of service, kindness and generosity that was felt by all.