GAWDA hosted its first Regional Meeting of 2025 in Greenville, SC from March 24-25. More than 170 GAWDA members attended the event, which was organized by co-chairs Nico Arvelo, Britt Lovin, and Linda Smith.
Highlights from the event included thebreathtaking views from a trending rooftop at the AC Hotels by Marriott of Downtown Greenville, the challenging Golf Course of The Preserve Golf Club, and the adrenaline-pumping experience of driving high-performance vehicles on five demanding tracks at the BMW Performance Center. Congratulations to Chad Brandenburg from American Welding & Gas, Nicolas Arvelo from EQUIGAS, Inc., and Joshua LeConey from STARRETT in winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
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The event also featured rich and insightful content from an impressive lineup of speakers. Colleen Kohler from Noble Gas Solutions provided a comprehensive GAWDA update, followed by an impactful session on Disaster Recovery led by Robert Anders from Holston Gases, INC, Luke Balderson from Arc3 Gases and Nicholas Lovin from ANDY OXY, who spoke from the bottom of their hearts, sharing the horrific experience of Storm Helene in western North Carolina.
Technology was another key focus, with Hector Villarreal from Weldcoa, Co-Chair of GAWDA’s Technology Committee, delivering valuable insights on cybersecurity, website optimization, and AI advancements. The conference concluded with an inspiring session on company culture by Jack Butler from Butler Gas Products Company who shared his passion for the industry and emphasized the vital role of company culture in organizational success.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a resounding success. We look forward to seeing you all at the GAWDA Southwest Regional!
