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Fred Baumann is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic account management and sales, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Accounts for Ferrellgas/dba Blue Rhino since 1997. Baumann played a crucial role in expanding Blue Rhino's propane exchange network from 2,500 to over 45,000 retail locations across the Mainland US, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska, consistently achieving top sales performance and managing key customer relationships with major retailers such as Ahold USA, CVS, and Walgreens. Prior to this role, Baumann was the National Manager for Trade Programs at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, overseeing trade programs for direct buying customers. Baumann holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from East Carolina University.