Since 1950, four generations of family members have been involved in the energy and marine support business.  Paul Peter Doerle worked for the Steadman Wholesale Grocery Co., in Beaumont, Texas, for twenty-four years before moving to New Iberia, Louisiana, to open his own produce business.   Paul A. Doerle worked for his father before starting his own separate produce company. 

Carolyn Doerle Schumacher has acted as president of the company since 1998 and owner since 2003.  While the general market of the company was sold to Sysco in 2018, the Energy and Marine division was retained, and Provisions Energy and Marine Support continues the original focus of its founders in providing its customers in the Energy & Marine industry with excellent customer service and quality support. Carolyn Doerle Schumacher (Managing Director) and Charles J. Gunnells (Operations Manager) continue to lead Provisions Energy and Marine Support into the future by creating new and innovative ways to expand its market and constantly finding up-to-date technological solutions. Provisions Energy & Marine Support is dedicated to the services it provides, and is determined to exceed its customers’ expectations