GAWDA Media Podcast

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast begins with an SMC update and the introduction of a new feature for this year's SMC, GAWDA Guides, from GAWDA VP of Operations and Administration Natasha Alexis and Nitrex Owner Jason Cowles . Then, we are joined by General Air Safety Products Manager Paul Bernier to discuss the episode's theme of safety. Then, GAWDA Media VP of Sales Tim Hudson takes us ins...

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast begins with an SMC update from GAWDA VP of Operations and Administration Natasha Alexis . Then, we are joined by Red Ball Oxygen's Bob Ewing and Quinn Kennedy , who discuss one of the industry's most disruptive molecules, hydrogen. That interview concludes with a preview of this year's Southwest Regional Meeting from Quinn Kennedy, who is one of the Meeting'...

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast features a wide range of interviews on topics including an interview with Terrace Supply Company's Steve and Brad Lichtenheld about Steve's recent transition to President as well as the company's philanthropic efforts using dry ice to pack cool caps to donate to cancer patients. This episode also features an interview with AWG's Paul Scott and Denver Ockerma...

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast features a wide range of interviews on topics including an interview with 2025 GAWDA President Eric Wood looking ahead to next year in GAWDA and previewing the 2025 GAWDA SMC, an interview with Holston Gases President Joe Baxter and CEO Robert Anders, and a look-back at the most popular interview segments of 2024 from GAWDA TV. All of that plus news from aro...

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast features a wide range of interviews on topics including a 2024 GAWDA Annual Convention Update presented by Air Products, an interview with Cerity Partners' Philip Steele on GAWDA's New Pooled Employer Program (PEP) and other Retirement Benefits for GAWDA Members, a year in review with GAWDA President Gary Halter, and an interview with GAWDA Scholarship Recip...

This episode of the GAWDA Media podcast features a wide range of interviews on topics including a preview of the 2024 GAWDA Annual Convention in Phoenix with GAWDA President Gary Halter, an interview with AC Presenter and developer of the GAWDA Compensation Dashboard Alex Chausovsky, and an interview with GAWDA Media Vice President of Sales Tim Hudson about the recently completed 2024 GAWDA Member...

This episode of the GAWDA TV podcast features a wide range of interviews on topics including the death of non-compete clauses with GAWDA HR Consultant Rick Schweitzer, the WEMCO Excellence in Welding Award with a panel of guests including Terry Scanlan, David Taylor, Lloyd Robinson and Adrian Bustillo, the WGW Scholarship with guests Judy Miller and Lindsey Rosenbery and a look back at Randy Squib...

This episode of the GAWDA TV podcast features a full recap of the record setting 2024 GAWDA Spring Management Conference, including an interview with Bryan Keen and Justin Johnson, who gave one of the Educational Session Presentations during the SMC, entitled "Kickin Gas." The episode also features an interview with the co-chairs of the newly announced Technology Committee, Hector Villarreal and J...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast kicks off with a full preview of the 2024 SMC, which kicks off this Friday! Then, we speak to Industrial Gas Consultants' Rudy De La Fuente about the emerging industry disruptor of Hydrogen. Next, we interviewed SMC Main Stage Presenter Dirk Beveridge , who previewed his SMC presentation. Finally, GAWDA's Member Services Committee get people in the SMC mode...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast previews two upcoming GAWDA events and also discusses the hot-button issues of CO2 and Hydrogen. The episode begins with an interview with CGA President/CEO  Rich Gottwald  discussing the CO2 Solutions Coalition, as well as recent developments in the fields of Hydrogen and Helium. Next, IPC Co-Chairs Terry Scanlan and Justin Johnson discuss the "Be...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast looks ahead to an action-packed 2024. The episode begins with an interview from 2024 GAWDA President  Gary Halter . Then, GAWDA Executive Director  John Ospina  details all of the fun and exciting events GAWDA has in store for this year. Finally, we debut our brand new Vendor of the Month Segment with a facility tour from Kaplan Industries. Pl...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features an interview with GAWDA First Vice President Allison Earlbeck discussing her ascension to CEO of Earlbeck Gases & Technologies, as well as her upcoming educational session during the 2024 GAWDA SMC. It also features an interview with 2023 GAWDA Annual Convention Keynote Speaker Galen Emanuele on culture. Since this was the last episode of 2023,...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features an interview with the 2023 GAWDA "Mr. X" Kevin Falconer, who joined the GAWDA Executive Committee during the Annual Convention. It also features an interview with nexAir President Bill Proctor following the company's historic acquisition by Linde. Finally, we welcome on Airgas CEO Marcello Fioranelli and COO Jay Worley to discuss the company's cultu...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast recaps the record-setting 2023 GAWDA Annual Convention which took place in Maui, HI. It features a full event recap, as well as interviews with the Maui Mayor's Office about the economic impact that the Convention had on the island, an interview with this year's GAWDA Gives Back Recipient the Malama Family Recovery Center, an interview with GAWDA's Membershi...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast is a full preview of the 2023 GAWDA Annual Convention which takes place in Maui. It features an interview with 2023 GAWDA President Robert Anders discussing all of the exciting speakers and events planned for the Convention. Then, Robert sticks around to reflect on his year as president. Finally, we are joined by Josh and Mark Haun from Haun Welding Supplies...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews with Roberts Oxygen's Training Manager Robin Jussila ; Harris Products Group President Greg Doria ; and Indiana Oxygen CEO Jay Brant and Senior Executive Vice President Anne Brant-Hayes . The episode also features a first-time attendee interview between Colleen Kohler and Abicor Binzel's Alicia Coats . All that, plus GAWDA member news fro...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features an interview with GAWDA Gives Back Founder Donna Mahoney, as well as an ESOP Conversation with Central Ohio Welding's Brad Davis and CK Supply's Brad Dunn. Plus, a first-time attendee interview between Colleen Kohler and Red Ball Oxygen's Makayla Duke. All that, plus GAWDA member news from around the industry.

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features a preview of GAWDA's 2023 Convention in Maui, including this year's GAWDA Gives Back Recipient, the malama family recovery. Plus interviews with GAWDA MBA Program Graduate Dustin Craig, a Safety Committee Update from Co-Chair Jim Herring, an interview with Oxarc's Jason Kirby, and GAWDA Board Member Colleen Kohler interviewing new GAWDA Member Art A...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features a full recap of the 2023 GAWDA Spring Management Conference in Philadelphia. It also features interviews with GAWDA Board Members Colleen Kohler on the GAWDA Member Services Committee previewing a future GAWDA TV/Podcast Segment that she will be hosting, as well as Brad Dunn talking about CK Supply's 75th Anniversary and recent growth and evolution....

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast dives into tech disruptors that will be impacting the industry in the coming years. First, Site-Seeker Co-Founder Brian Bluff gives an explainer on ChatGPT and how AI can augment a company's marketing department. Then, we spoke with GAWDA Board Member Eric Wood about disruptors he's seen at OE Meyer. Finally, we spoke with GAWDA Second Past President Abydee...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews about the ongoing issue of the CO2 shortage in the industry. First, we spoke with Jake Maynard from Sutton-Garten. Then, we caught up with new GAWDA Member Paul Gross, from Remora. Finally, Worthington Industries' Carrie Roberts joined us to discuss the burgeoning cannabis industry. All that plus an SMC Update and news from around the ind...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews with GAWDA President Robert Anders previewing this year's Spring Management Conference, and an insightful roundtable on the digital transformation of the industry with Ken Thompson, David Schaer, Dave Bent, and Matt Christsensen. All of that, plus news from around the industry. If you would like to be interviewed for an upcoming episode o...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews with Chart Industries President and CEO Jill Evanko on the state of the industry heading into 2023, ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu on what to expect from the economy this year, and this year's full GAWDA Calendar of Events. All of that, plus news from around the industry.

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews with GAWDA Executive Director John Ospina , who recaps 2022 for the Association and looks ahead to 2023; an interview with Jeremy Wall of GoalMakers, who discusses GAWDA's brand new GAWDA Master Business Academy Program; and looks back on the most watched interviews of GAWDA TV from 2022. All of that, plus news from around the industry. I...

This episode of the GAWDA Media Podcast features interviews with 2022 GAWDA President Robert Anders (1:48-6:52), where he lays out his vision for the upcoming year in the association; interviews with several GAWDA Members on the Floor from this year's Contact Booth Program in our annual "Man on the Street" segment (7:11 - 13:36); and an interview with the new co-chair of GAWDA's Member Services Co...