INDUSTRY NEWS Cody Patrick Named OEM Direct Sales Manager for Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group is pleased to announce that Cody Patrick Cody Patrick has been named OEM Direct Sales Manager for Nikkiso ACD, a part of the Cryogenic Pumps unit of Nikkiso’s Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group. He will manage and develop business strategies and opportunities as well as assist with the development of training and educational programs for the Group’s clients. Cody will be based in Houston and report to Ian Guthrie, Business Line Manager for the Group’s Cryogenic Pumps unit.
Metal Man Welcomes New Employees Metal Man would like to welcome our newest employees: Anthony Turnbill, Betsy Foesch, and Olivia Schid-Wied. Anthony heads the shipping and warehouse duties for Metal Man, Betsy has taken over the Office Manager position, and Olivia serves as the accounting manager.
CO2Meter Officially Moves into New Ormond Beach, Florida location CO2Meter moved into a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility on Runway Drive in the Airport business park of Ormond Beach, FL. The new facility will allow CO2Meter to grow its production, office space, and warehousing capacities as well as its training and service offerings. The move comes as part of the company's expansion plan, driven by a growth in customer demand and new applications, and will allow the business to continue its accelerated growth trajectory.
Maine Oxy Transitions to the Next Phase of its History As of October 1st, 2022, Dan Guerin will be retiring as President but will remain on the board as Maine Oxy will be 114 • First Quarter 2023
transitioning into the next phase of our history. William Gentry will become the President of Maine Oxy. Kelly Gentry is continuing her role as the Head of the Human Resources department. Jason Gentry will oversee the real estate group including Maine Oxy, GFR and GGR. Chris Campbell is continuing in his role as the CFO with additional responsibility in overall leadership. Larry Bates is retiring after 35 years as Operations Manager. Wendy Rosado will transition into Larry’s role with over 10 years of direct industry experience. Lenny Hall is taking over responsibility for distribution of Maine Oxy. Lawrence Grant is taking over the engineering and bulk installation department with the retirement of George Lyon who was with Maine Oxy for over 30 years.
American Welding & Gas, Inc. Welcomes Vanjia Thomas as VP of HR AWG is pleased to welcome Vanjia (Vanya) Thomas to her new role as Vice President of Human Resources at American Welding & Gas, Inc. Vanjia Thomas Vanjia has extensive human resources experience, holding regional and global roles at a publicly held company in the industrial gas industry. She brings a wide range of knowledge in organizational development, team building, talent management, talent recruiting, and benefits administration to AWG. She also has experience as an outside sales representative selling packaged gas and welding supplies. Vanjia will report directly to AWG’s CEO, Jason Krieger.
Greg Brown Appointed as COO National Accounts for Wright Brothers Global Gas Greg Brown was named COO of Wright Brothers Global Gas. Brown comes to Wright Brothers after nearly ten years in the wireless technology Greg Brown industry. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati Business School, Greg will help develop and grow the Wright Brothers Global Gas National Accounts program. He is a strategic leader who will work to create efficiencies throughout the supply chain and customer delivery experience to improve process, technology, and partnerships. Cyndi Blalock will continue in her role as Chief Development Officer (CDO), growing the National Accounts Program and VMG.
