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In his speech, Stoneback announced that his theme for the coming year would be “Teamwork,” and introduced his three “all-star teams”: his family, the Metro Welding Supply team and the GAWDA team. Among his goals for the association over the next year will be strengthening board governance, continuing the emphasis on regional meetings, providing high-quality national meetings, building an online training platform for members, and growing the Young Executives program, which, he said, “has gotten off to a great start, and I am confident that it will play a key role in GAWDA’s success going forward.”
Meet "Ms. X" The youngest of four children, all of whom work in the family business, McCall has served as president of WESCO since 2004, when she succeeded her father, Ron Pierce. She joined GAWDA’s Board of Directors in 2005 as Southeastern Zone Director before being named 2007 Southeastern Zone Vice President. New Board Elected N. Britt Lovin, vice president and general manager of Andy Oxy Company (Asheville, NC), was elected GAWDA’s President-Elect, in line to become the association’s 2009 President. Lovin most recently served GAWDA as 2006 Southeastern Zone Vice President.
GAWDA Gives Back
Young Executives Take San Francisco
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE NEWS DOT Scam Alert • A GAWDA member received a fax recently in the form of what appeared to be a very official DOT request. In fact, it was a scam asking for bank account information and two signing officer signatures for the company. The cover letter for this looks extremely official and follows the DOT letterhead. Remember, DOT does not ask for bank account information, so be sure not to fall for this scam. If you have seen this scam, or if you have any questions, contact GAWDA DOT & Security Consultant Mike Dodd.
NEW MEMBERS GAWDA welcomes new Supplier Members Chemtane Energy LLC of Baytown, TX, and The Law Offices of Andrew B. Kaplan of San Diego, CA.
INDUSTRY BEAT
Acquisition, New President at Middlesex (Everett, MA) • Middlesex Gases & Technologies acquired Massachusetts Oxygen, a Lowell, MA-based gases and hardgoods distributor with a heavy service concentration of gas business in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Joseph “Bo” Martin, Middlesex chairman, says, “This acquisition will add significantly to Middlesex’s market presence and customer service capabilities in the northern part of its New England territory.” Tom Martin, previously executive VP, was named president and COO of Middlesex.
Personnel Changes at MWS (Winona, MN) • Meg Krinke joined Mississippi Welders Supply as human resources manager, responsible for all HR functions and various other job responsibilities. Krinke brings 4 years of HR experience to MWS. Dennis Dormady was promoted to branch manager at Mississippi Welders Supply’s Red Wing, MN, location. Dormady spent the last 10 years as a route salesperson at MWS’s Rochester, MN, location.
Cee Kay Honors Retiree (St. Louis, MO) • Cee Kay Supply St. Louis Sales Manager Hil Bax retired after 47 years with the company. Bax started with Cee Kay in 1960 and served as fill plant operator, torch/regulator technician, truck driver, sales representative and director of contractor/technical sales before becoming St. Louis sales manager. In recognition of Bax’s outstanding performance and expertise in welding technology, Cee Kay has renamed its Technical Service Center as the Hil Bax Tech Center. Airgas Announces Goal (Radnor, PA) • Airgas, Inc. announced at the company's 2007 Analysts Meeting in Philadelphia that it has set strategic goals for FY 2011 of more than $5B in sales, operating margins of 13% to 13.5%, and return on capital of 15% to 15.5%. "This fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, we expect sales of about $4B with an operating margin of 11.5% to 12% and return on capital in excess of 13%," says Airgas Chairman and CEO Peter McCausland. Airgas, Inc. also acquired the assets and operations of Dantack Corporation, a Grand Prairie, TX-based safety distributor with branches in Columbus, OH, and Richmond, VA. The operations will be managed by Airgas Southwest. Later, operations in Ohio and Virginia will transition to other Airgas regions. The owners of the business, President Cathy Croy and Mark Dannemiller, will oversee the transition. Dannemiller is joining Airgas Southwest as a GM for safety sales. Croy remains as a consultant during the integration.
Western Acquires BTU/BMS ( Bellville, TX ) • Western International Gas & Cylinders completed an agreement to purchase BTU/BMS LLC of Pearland, TX. The transaction involves all of BTU/BMS’s assets and employees.
GAWDA NEWS
Young Executives: A Winning Team • The 2007 Annual Convention has drawn to a close, but not before GAWDA’s Young Executives made their mark in San Francisco! Check out the September issue of GAWDA Edge, the e-magazine for young professionals in the gases and welding industry, for a report on the inauguration of Gary Stoneback as GAWDA’s 62nd President and coverage of the Young Executives events in San Francisco, including plenty of photos. Plus, learn about GAWDA resources for DOT and security, 10 steps to help you achieve financial happiness, behavioral patterns to recognize for better working relationships, and the reasons behind those ever-increasing industrial gas prices. GAWDA Edge is also available in mobile and dial-up versions. Don't forget to visit the GAWDA Edge Forums to network with other Young Executives.
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