Before running the family with Vic Amuso, Gaspipe reported directly to Christy Tick (consigliere). It was written that he requested this arrangement. He didn't want to the headaches of having a crew and just wanted to focus on his own drug empire.

You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)