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
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:
Board of Directors
Gases & Welding Distributor Association
Member
John Wesley United Methodist Church
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
St. John the Divine, Houston, TX
Children's Fund Charity Organization, Houston, TX
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, Austin, TX

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Vice-President of Finance
Private Equity
Vice-President, Corporate Lending
Bank One, Texas
Chief Financial Officer
Commercial Electric Supply

 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
Life Member
University of Texas-Exes
Member
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
STYSA Girls Coach
YMCA ASEP Youth Sports Coach

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

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical EducationUniversity 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
First Presbyterian Church, Pearland, TX.
Charter Member
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:
Member
Texas A&M University Association of Former Students
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 Branding and 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  
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Prior to Joining TWSCO:
Director, Field Human Resources
Extended Stay America, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Regional Director, Operations
Extended Stay America, Spartanburg, SC
District Manager
Extended Stay America, Chicago, IL
General Manager
Summerfield Suites, Atlanta, GA
Director, Sales
Marriott Residence Inn, Atlanta, GA

Organizations & Community:
Past PHR, SPHR certification
SHRM Professional (14 years)
GAWDA Human Resources Committee
First Presbyterian Church, Kingwood TX.
YMCA, Kingwood, TX   
Delta Sigma Pi Alumni