Sprague Resources LP announced that Joseph S. Smith has been appointed Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Smith will lead acquisition sourcing and integration efforts for Sprague, in addition to overseeing the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process. Mr. Smith has been a key member of Sprague's management team since 2001, serving most recently as Sprague's Vice President, Chief Risk Officer and Strategic Planning since 2006.

Steven D. Scammon will assume the role of Chief Risk Officer and oversee risk management and related control processes, including all middle office activities and insurance groups. Mr. Scammon joined Sprague in 2000 and currently serves as Vice President, Trading and Pricing, a position he has held since 2008. Thomas F. Flaherty has been appointed Vice President, Refined Products and will assume sole responsibility for all activities in the business unit including Marketing, Supply and Pricing functions.

Mr. Flaherty has served Sprague continuously since 1983, most recently as Vice President, Sales since 2006.