OESP President Ralph Adams passes away; service set for March 7

Written on: February 21, 2020 by ICM

OESP Convention at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. on May 22 and 23, 2017. (Photo by Frank H. Conlon)


Ralph Adams, current National President of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP), has passed away. He was 59 years old.
Adams was part of OESP’s Mid Atlantic Chapter and served as Service Manager of Parker Fuel Co. in Ellicott City, MD where he oversaw nearly 20 personnel. He trained under his father and officially started in the industry in 1969. He had been employed by Parker Fuel since 1994.
Adams held a Maryland State HVACR License, and other industry certifications, and taught HVAC at community colleges. He also had NORA Silver & Gold Certifications. Prior to becoming President of OESP, Ralph was Education Co-Chairman.
Adams was born in 1960 in Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Denise and extended family.
There is a memorial service to celebrate the life of Adams on March 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Westchester Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228.