OUR TEAM

Approved Oil is proud to be the largest family-owned heating oil retailer in the New York metropolitan area. As a family-run company, we make sure that every member of our team is an extension of our family, holding the same values and investment in customer care that we’ve maintained since 1932. Whenever you call Approved, you can always speak to a real person. Our team is available 365 days a year for all of your delivery, service, and maintenance needs.

Employee spotlight

Bruce Weksler,
Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions & Sales Growth

We are pleased to welcome Bruce Weksler to Approved.

Bruce brings over 40 years of operational and strategic experience in the plumbing and heating supply industry. As President of Bruce Supply Corp., a family-owned business, he successfully led the company’s growth, market expansion, and customer relationships for more than four decades, culminating in its successful sale to Ferguson Enterprises in 2023.

In addition to his distinguished career, Bruce has actively pursued investments across a diversified range of sectors, including real estate, insurance, and financial services, further broadening his business acumen.

In his new role at Approved, Bruce will be focused on identifying and executing strategic acquisitions that support the company’s long-term vision while also playing a key role in enhancing sales growth in our core markets. His expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to expand and strengthen our business.

Please join us in giving Bruce a warm welcome to the Approved Oil Group family.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Vincent Theurer

President & CEO

Michael Savino

COO

Kevin G. Duffy

CFO

Robert Theurer

Vice President

Christopher Fazio

Executive Vice President

Vincent Theurer Jr.

Credit Collections Dept. Manager/Marketing Director

Bruce Weksler

Vice President, Strategic Acquisitions & Sales Growth

Daniel Gigante

Master Plumber/ Director of Energy Services

Eileen Rossi

Customer Service Dept. Manager

Eric Sutphen

Fuel Oil Dept. Manager

Ira Auslander 

Master Plumber

Jeffrey Cohn

Director of Energy Programs

John Calise

Director of Human Resources

John Sutherland

Sales Dept. Manager/ Head of Sales

Michael Maniscolco

Master Plumber/ Installations Dept. Manager

Paul Di Stefano Jr.

Safety Team Manager

Vincent Siciliano

Service Dept. Manager

Walter Diaz

Credit Collections Dept. Manager/ IT Dept. Manager