October 6, 2025
AURORA, CO — B&A Energy Partners is pleased to announce the sale of Acme Propane Gas of Highland Home and Montgomery, Alabama to Neill Gas of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The transaction brings a new chapter for Acme Propane and expands Neill Gas‘s presence in the Southeast propane market.
Acme Propane Gas has long been a locally owned and operated propane provider serving Highland Home, Montgomery and surrounding areas in Alabama since 1971. The company was founded by Billy & Elizabeth Sexton as Highland Home Propane, later evolving into Acme Propane under the stewardship of their children Kim Sexton, Ken Sexton, and Keenar Sexton Kelley. Over the years, Acme has grown its propane sales, appliance services, and delivery operations into a respected regional player.
Neill Gas is a well-established propane provider, delivering reliable propane sales, service, and installation to residential, commercial, and industrial customers through multiple outlets in Mississippi and Louisiana.
B&A Energy Partners served as the exclusive broker for this transaction. B&A‘s expertise in valuation, due diligence, buyer matching, and deal structuring ensured a smooth, transparent process and an outcome that honored Acme‘s legacy while positioning Neill Gas for continued growth.
“We are proud to have partnered with the Sexton family in facilitating a transaction that preserves Acme‘s legacy while enabling broader scale under Neill Gas,“ said Benny Gay, who managed the transaction for B&A Energy Partners.
B&A Energy Partners, LLC specializes in advising and brokering the sale of propane businesses. With over 100 combined years of operational and financial experience, the firm assists owners in determining optimal timing for sale, preparing pre-sale readiness assessments, performing valuations, and matching sellers with qualified buyers. Their mission is to maximize value and enable smooth ownership transitions for propane businesses.
Derek Ashmore
B&A Energy Partners
Derek@baenergypartners.com
913-229-0783