Maine Oxy is New England’s first choice for gases, welding, and innovative solutions.
Our leadership team guides and trains all Maine Oxy team members. We lead in order to inspire and help our team members advance in their careers. From operations to finance to sales, this group can help you find the best solution for your needs. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of us.
Kelly Gentry started at Maine Oxy in 2021 and is the Chief Operations and Safety Officer. Currently she oversees Operations, Productivity, Safety, and Human Resources. Previously Kelly was the Director of Workforce Analytics which oversees Human Resources, productivity, training, and safety. Before Maine Oxy Kelly worked with IHS Markit as a Sr. Research Analyst. Kelly moved to Maine recently in 2022 and in her free time enjoys skiing, listening to music, and exploring the New England area.
Will Gentry is the current Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer of Maine Oxy. Will has been with the organization since 2020, where he was previously the District Manager for the Northern Region. Before being promoted to District Manager, Will oversaw Bulk sales for New England primarily helping grow our Bulk and CO2 accounts. Before joining Maine Oxy, Will held numerous sales roles for technology companies in the DC area. Will graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He enjoys playing golf in his free time.
Chris Campbell is the Chief Financial Officer of Maine Oxy. He has been at Maine Oxy since 2017 and started as our Controller. Before starting at Maine Oxy, Chris worked in Finance in Avangrid and Iberdrola. He graduated from the University of Southern New Hampshire with his MBA and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Maine. In his free time, he enjoys watching the Patriots, ice fishing, and running!
Starting in July 2023 Patrick McGowan is the Controller at Maine Oxy. Prior to Maine Oxy Patrick was East Coast Director of Finance for Precinmac a group of precision machine shops throughout Maine and Canada. A veteran serving in the Navy. He Graduated from Husson University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. His hobbies include golf, traveling and his Grandson!
Lenny Hall is the Distribution Manager for Maine Oxy. He has been at Maine Oxy since March of 2022. Before Maine Oxy, Lenny managed multiple hardware stores throughout New England. He graduated from the University of Maine Orono with bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences. Lenny spends his free time with his family and enjoying the Maine Outdoors.
Kenny Bates began his journey at Maine Oxy in 2008, where he worked his way through various roles in the production department. Learning various roles in production led him to become a production supervisor in 2011. Kenny was promoted to production manager in 2022 where he oversees production at Maine Oxy. Outside of work, Kenny enjoys lifting weights and spending time outdoors.
Lawrence Grant (aka Woody) joined Maine Oxy in July 2022 as the Bulk Installation Manager responsible for centralized gas supply systems including process piping, manifolds, micro bulk, and large bulk gas storage solutions throughout the Northeast. Before joining Maine Oxy, Lawrence spent 31 years in the gas industry working for Merriam-Graves, Airgas, and Air Liquide in varying roles for medical, industrial, specialty, and bulk gas applications, supporting customers in the metal fabrication, energy and chemical, healthcare, food and beverage, life science, aerospace and defense, and government and municipal industries. Lawrence and his wife live in Concord, NH, and are proud grandparents of three!
After a long career in sales, Dennis jumped into the welding and welding gas world a few years back as manager of a rather large facility belonging to one of our competitors. He recently brought his expertise and himself to us as the manager of the Northern District, where he has worked to ensure that our sales team has all the tools and skills to ensure that our customers are treated well. More importantly than that, though, we love the passion for safety that Dennis brings with him. His passion to ensure that all our teammates go home to their own loved ones with all their fingers and toes humbles and encourages us. Dennis Lucas is a native Mainer, born and raised in the Brunswick area. He met and married his sweetheart 40 years ago, and they now share three grown men, their spouses, nine grandchildren, and a basset hound. He’s confused about the basset hound.
John Brockway is our District Manager for the Southern Region responsible for sales and operations for all Connecticut and Massachusetts branches, along with our Lebanon and Nashua, NH, and Rutland, VT locations. He also manages the sales for our SpecAir Specialty Gases division and plays an active role in assisting our sales team with bulk sales, as he holds certifications to perform Site Surveys, First (Hot) Fills, and Preventative Maintenance on bulk systems with Messer and Air Products. He has been with Maine Oxy for 12 years and has held various roles as the Territory Manager before being promoted to District Manager in 2014. Before his time at Maine Oxy, he and his wife owned Twin State Welding Supply in Lebanon, NH, which became Maine Oxy’s eleventh location on June 1, 2010. He started his career in the welding and industrial gas industry in 1995, when he joined Thermal Dynamics in their sales department. He spent eight years in the US Navy, where he spent four years of his life underwater serving on the USS James K Polk Ballistic Missile Submarine. He enjoys camping, hiking, running, and spending time with his grandchildren. He has traveled throughout New England regularly since 1995, and he would not change it for anything. He loves this area, our industry, and the people that he has met over the years.
James Richards is the Northern Regional Retail Sales Manager and has been in retail management and territory sales for the last 15 years. James has been working in the welding industry for 23 years, all with Maine Oxy! During this time, he worked as a class A and B driver, moved into a management role on the production dock, worked in customer service, and from there became a store floater for all 15 store locations throughout New England, which led to his regional sale. Over the years, he has been involved in Bullet Proof Management and other programs to improve knowledge and how to work better with people. Most recently, he completed Miller Masters Pro training. James supports his wife, children, and four grandchildren, as well as Maine Oxy and the retail stores; he enjoys making the most of every opportunity and loves working side by side with people he lives and works with. James Richards lives in Peru, Maine, and enjoys golf, hunting, and stock car racing.
Doug Hebb is a Regional Retail Store Manager for the Southern District of Maine Oxy. He oversees all store operations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Prior to Maine Oxy, Doug was with a small family-owned welding and propane supply business in Naugatuck, CT; that building has now been transformed into the southern fill plant for Maine Oxy. He spent several years prior to employment with Maine Oxy operating as a manager in retail settings across a myriad of businesses and industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Asian philosophy from Central Connecticut State University and currently resides in Waterbury, Connecticut with his wife and three children, who keep him busy throughout the year attending their various sporting events.
James started at Maine Oxy in January 2018 as the Nashua store Manager for 4 years. James moved into a store floater role where he covered stores and helped with training new hires and new store managers
James recently became our Central Regional Store Manger in June of 2024.
Before Maine Oxy James worked at Ryder Transportation as a diesel mechanic and shift supervisor for 6 years. James was also enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years!
Open Role
Maine Oxy employs over 200 people in 17 locations across New England. We are committed to their growth through the sharing of common goals in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness, and encouragement.