Memphis-based industrial gas distributor nexAir has announced several leadership changes for 2025, including a new President and CEO.
The company today (18th Dec) announced Robert Webb as its new President and the promotion of Bill Proctor to CEO, in addition to updated General Manager and Chief Accounting Officer roles.
Proctor has spent the last 15 years as President and Chief Operating Officer at nexAir. As CEO, he will focus on strategic planning, business development, and ensuring nexAir remains a leader in the industry.
He will also work closely with Webb, the company’s new President, who joined the company in 2005 and has held various operational and sales management roles.
In his new role, Webb will oversee all day-to-day operations of nexAir, with overall responsibility for both sales and operations.
Both Proctor and Webb will work closely together. Proctor will also support a smooth leadership transition.
“These leadership changes reflect our continued commitment to investing in our people and our business. We are confident that this strengthened leadership team will propel nexAir to even greater heights,” the company said in a statement.
nexAir has also announced Zach Grey as General Manager of nexAir Carbonic and Adam Kohler as Chief Accounting Officer.
Grey will now oversee the carbonic plants in Millington, Tennessee, and Brandon, Mississippi, as well as the liquid CO2 plant at Arkema. He will also be responsible for the growth and profitability of the Carbonic business.
Kohler was the former Chief Operating Officer of WELSCO, which nexAir acquired earlier this year. He will now oversee all accounting functions of the combined companies, including customer financial services, state and federal tax preparations, and accounts payable.
Read more: nexAir expands reach with acquisition of WELSCO
He will also continue assisting with the integration of WELSCO and nexAir.
In January 2023, industrial gas giant Linde completed its acquisition with the goal of boosting its packaged gas business and expanding its footprint in the southeastern US.
Read more:Linde completes acquisition of nexAir
Prior to the purchase, Linde Gas & Equipment held a minority interest in nexAir.
One of the largest privately controlled companies in its segment, nexAir was founded in 1940 as Standard Welders Supply and was later purchased in 1950. In 1996, Standard Welders merged with Mid-South Oxygen to form nexAir.
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