About us

If you look at Kamps Propane today, it is hard to imagine that the company first started its operations out of a two-bedroom apartment. But that’s exactly what happened when John Kamps opened for business.

John Kamps was working at a company called Suburban (Doxol) Gas in Pomona, California. About three years later, when he was 25 years old, he asked his bosses if they could help him open his own business.

“They sold me a used truck and I opened my office in the second bedroom of my two- bedroom apartment building and went to work. That was in 1969, and the company has celebrated its 40th anniversary and counting.

Those humble beginnings didn’t last long. Kamps Propane’s 40-year story of rapid growth has included retail and wholesale operations, with about 1.5 million gallons of in-field propane storage. The expansion has led to 10 retail locations throughout California, along with a wholesale company, a tank exchange company, and more innovations scheduled in the near future.

John Kamps gives much of the credit to dedicated employees, but he started out by himself, working hands-on in all aspects of the business.

To read more of John Kamps' story, visit our website here.

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"Please thank Rick Bosch for helping me..... His help is deeply appreciated " -C.O.

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5/14/12 on Cast page

Please thank Rick Bosch for helping me to transfer the radiator heater from the recycle bin to my car trunk. His help is deeply appreciated

C.O. Teller

"I am working on the rest of my neighbors to sign up with KAMPS!" - Debbie Taylor

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4/18/12 on Cast page

Thank you Jenna! I wanted to tell you how HAPPY :) we are with your service and the men that work for you especially Jim! He is very professional and a hard worker. Your customer service is also very good! :) I am working on the rest of my neighbors to sign up with KAMPS! :=)

Debbie Taylor

-Thank you from all of us Debbie!! Best wishes.

".. we are pleased with Mr. Rommel and his Sacramento staff over the course of some fifteen years.."

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3/12/12 on Cast page

Dear Mr. Kamps, Reference my letter to you of January 28, 2012, regarding claim for reimbursement. Mr. Tye Rommel, manager of your Sacramento office, has promptly resolved this issue to our complete satisfaction. Please also note that Mr. Rommel has always interacted with us as a Kamps customer in a thoroughly professional and friendly manner. In retrospect, this issue inadvertently became prolonged due to a simple difference in our communications styles: we prefer to communicate in written correspondence for business dealings, whereas Mr. Rommel prefers the personal touch in verbal conversation likely due to the multitude of people he interacts with on a daily basis. This is understandable and quite proper. Again, we are pleased with Mr. Rommel and his Sacramento staff over the course of some fifteen years as a Kamps customer here in Rancho Murieta. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Terris L. & Erlina C. Hanson