Sept. 1, 2024, Joe Baxter will be named president, succeeding Robert Anders who has been president since 1997. Robert will continue as C.E.O., approving all major decisions on the direction of the company. Bill Baxter will continue as Chairman of the Board. Joe has been with Holston for 15 years, starting in sales in Kentucky in 2009, then manager of the Lexington Branch, then regional Vice President of the state of Kentucky. Upon his return to Knoxville in 2022, Holston’s central offices and main fill plant, he assumed the role of Executive Vice President of the company, directing the sales of multiple regions and becoming involved in operations.
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| Robert Anders, Bill Baxter, Joe Baxter |
“We are all so proud of how hard Joe has worked to put himself in the position to lead the day-to-day operation of Holston Gases. We are extremely excited about the future under Joe’s direction,” said C.E.O. Robert Anders.
Holston Gases is a regional distributor of industrial, medical, and propane gases, as well as welding, safety, and industrial supplies. Holston has been in business for over 65 years. Holston's headquarters are located in Knoxville, and now has 42 locations in
Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina.