Dan participates in the overall daily management of TWSCO.  Dan has been in the gas and welding supply industry since 1971.

Education:
BS - Electrical Engineering – University of Illinois, Champaign IL
MS - Aerospace Engineering – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
PHD - Aerospace Engineering – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Founder - Texas Oxygen, Inc., Houston, TX
Vice President - Western Air Products, Inc., Houston, TX
Flight Controller - NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, TX
Served in the United States Marine Corp

Organizations & Community:
Charter Member -  John Wesley United Methodist Church
Former Director - Houston North Emmaus Community
Former Director - Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 52  
Member Champions Golf Club
Member Houstonian Club

Scott is responsible for providing senior level direction and leadership towards the achivement of TWSCO's strategy, vision, and culture, as well as development of vendor relationships and oversight of capital allocation.  Scott has been with TWSCO since 1987.

Education:
BBA Management – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
(The Harvard of the Panhandle)

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Founder & President - Welders Industrial Supply Co., Inc., Houston, TX
President - Amigo Studios, Inc., North Hollywood, CA
Corporate Sales - Wilson Supply Company, Houston, TX

Organizations & Community:
Member - John Wesley United Methodist Church
Board of Directors - Gases & Welding Distributor Association
The Whitehall Breakfast Club
Member Champions Golf Club

Lee is responsible for sales, facilities management, industrial gas fill plant, specialty gas lab, communications, kaizen process improvement, security, and information technology. Lee has been with TWSCO since 1991.

 

Education:
BBA   Finance - Stephen F. Austin State University, Nachogdoches, TX

Organizations & Community:
Member of St. John the Divine, Houston, TX
Member of Children's Fund Charity Organization, Houston, TX
Member Champions Golf Club

Keith is responsible for directing TWSCO’s overall financial policies.  Oversees all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, tax, treasury, and information systems.

Education:
Bachelor of Business Arts - The University of Texas at Austin

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Vice-President of Finance - Med-Shred, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer - Southwestern Camera Co., Inc.
Vice-President, Corporate Lending - Bank One, Texas
Chief Financial Officer - Winn-Lange Electric Supply, Inc.

 Professional Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant State of Texas
Certified Information Technology Professional
Certified in Financial Forensics
Certified Fraud Examiner

Organizations & Community:
Founders Fund Co-Chairman St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
University of Texas-Exes Life Member
STYSA Girls Coach
YMCA ASEP Youth Sports Coach
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Dave is responsible for field operations, training, and regulatory compliance.  Dave has been with TWSCO since 1991.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education - University of Houston, Houston, TX.

Prior to Joining TWSCO:  
Operations Manager - Texas Oxygen.,  Houston, TX
Purchasing / Inventory Control - Texas Oxygen, Houston, TX
Grainger - Customer Service Manager - Grainger,  Houston, TX
Physical Education Teacher - Spring Branch I.S.D.  Houston, TX

Organizations & Community:
Member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Pearland, TX.
Charter Member of Pan-American Dogueros Association

Blake is responsible for our outside sales team, revenue generation, global account management, and kaizen process improvement. Blake has been with TWSCO since 2002 and prior in the mid 1990s. 

Education:
BS  Industrial Distribution - Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
President - Quest Foods, Houston, TX
Zone Vice President - Sales, NuCo2, Inc., Houston, TX 
Regional Sales Manager - NuCo2, Inc., Houston, TX
General Manager - Texas Oxygen (Beverage Div) Houston, TX 

Organizations & Community:
Texas A&M University Association of Former Students
Member of Stonebridge Church, The Woodlands, TX

Wes is responsible for recruiting, benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance. Wes also leads and facilitates TWSCO’s Continuous Process Improvement program.    Wes has been with TWSCO since 2001.

Education:
MBA  Webster University, St. Louis , MO
MA    Webster University, St. Louis , MO
BBA  NMSU, Las Cruces, NM

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Director,Field HR - ESA, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Reg Director, Operations - ESA, Spartanburg, SC
District Mgr - Extended Stay America, Chicago, IL
General Mgr - Summerfield Suites, Atlanta, GA
Director, Sales - Marriott Residence Inn, Atlanta, GA

Organizations & Community:
Past PHR, SPHR certification
SHRM Professional Member 13 years
First Presbyterian Church, Kingwood TX.
Vintage Shelby Cobra Roadster Enthusiast
YMCA, Kingwood, TX   
Delta Sigma Pi Alumni