Holston Gases Announces Major Promotions
Holston Gases Inc., which just finished its 65th year in business, is proud to announce the following promotions as it heads into fiscal year 2023/2024.
The role of Executive VP Joe Baxter has expanded to include oversight of the East Region and newly formed Georgia Region in addition to the Kentucky, Alabama, and Middle Tennessee Regions.
Spyro Vassiliou has been promoted to VP of the Georgia Region which includes five branches located throughout middle and north Georgia.
Jim Montieth, a 9-year veteran of the Holston Kentucky sales force has been promoted to the position of Louisville Branch Manager.
Terry Chapman, a part of Holston’s Alabama sales force and a 32-year industry veteran, is advancing to the role of Birmingham Branch Manager.
“We are very excited about the promotions of Joe, Spyro, Jim and Terry. They have earned these new opportunities, and we are proud to have them on our Holston team” said President/CEO Robert Anders.
AWG Appoints Kimberly Morgeson to Lead Coastal Welding Supply’s Collections Team
Coastal Welding Supply announced on the company’s LinkedIn page that Kimberly Morgeson had been appointed to lead the company’s collection team. Read more about Kimberly’s role and responsibilities, as well as about her career to date, by reading the LinkedIn post below.
AWISCO Announces Promotions of Nicole Torres and Jennie Hawkins
AWISCO President Lloyd Robinson announced in a company press release that he is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Torres to the position of VP of Employee Relations. As VP of Employee Relations, Nicole will play a pivotal role in shaping our workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring that our team remains motivated and connected. Although Nicole’s primary focus will be HR, she will continue to oversee customer satisfaction and contract pricing.
Said Robinson, “I am also pleased to announce the promotion of Jennie Hawkins to the position of VP of Marketing and Inventory Management. In addition to her marketing responsibilities, as VP of Inventory Management Jennie will work directly with our purchasing and inventory team to ensure AWISCO has the right products at the right price for both our physical and online stores.
Please join me in congratulating both Nicole & Jennie on their new roles. I am confident that these changes will have a significant impact on AWISCO’s continued success.”
Phoenix Welding Supply Names Gia Gaio as CO2 & BevCarb Account Manager
In a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Phoenix Welding Supply announced that Gia Gaio has been named the first CO2 & BevCarb Account Manager in the history of PWS. Gia has been with the company for five years.
Haun Welding Supply Hosts Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Haun Welding Supply and Specialty Gases held its second annual charity golf tournament on September 19th at the Northern Pines Golf Club in Cicero, NY. The tournament helped raise funds for David’s Refuge, a charity that provides respite, resources and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions.
To see a full photo gallery from the event, click here.
