Published September 28, 2016 7:13am EDT | Updated September 28, 2016 8:04am EDT

Ferrellgas Partners Names Founder James Ferrell Interim CEO

Propane supplier Ferrellgas Partners L.P. said Wednesday it has named founder James Ferrell as interim chief executive. Ferrell will replace Stephen Wambold, who is stepping down. Shares were not yet active in premarket trade, but are down 0.6% in the year so far, while the S&P 500 has gained 6%.