Claypool named president of Airgas North Division
Airgas named Pamela J. Claypool president of its Airgas North Division, reporting to Andrew R. Cichocki, president of Airgas USA.
She will assume the role in August following the retirement of Shaun Powers after his nearly 15 years with the company.
"Shaun Powers has had a very successful career at Airgas, beginning in 2001," said Michael L. Molinini, Airgas president and chief executive officer. "The 15 years that spanned Shaun's tenure were years of tremendous change for Airgas. They included major acquisitions, the implementation of SAP, and other critical management challenges through which Shaun expertly and successfully led the North Division. The impact of his efforts has permanently shaped Airgas and helped create the industry-leading platform we have today. We wish Shaun much health and happiness in his retirement."
Currently, Claypool serves as senior vice president - Human Resources and a member of the Airgas Management Committee. She will continue to lead Airgas Human Resources pending the announcement of her replacement as senior vice president - Human Resources.
"Pam has been an incredible asset to Airgas throughout her many years in leadership roles in human resources and finance, both in the field and at the corporate level," said Cichocki. "Her diverse knowledge of our business, strong management experience, and progressive strategic thinking will bring continued success to one of Airgas' largest and most rapidly growing Divisions."
Claypool previously served as Airgas' vice president - Talent Management, responsible for key programs influencing the employment experience at Airgas, including employee selection and orientation, talent development, and the company's diversity program. She also served as vice president - Human Resources for the North Division where she led all aspects of the Division's human resources functions.
Claypool joined Airgas in 2007 with the acquisition of Linde's U.S. packaged gas business as vice president of Finance for Airgas Great Lakes Inc. before being named chief financial officer for Airgas Great Lakes Inc.
"Pam has a strong understanding of our field organization and its culture, having worked in the field herself for many years," continued Cichocki. "She has a clear sense of what Airgas associates in the field need in order to execute and succeed."
The Airgas North Division is comprised of five Airgas distribution regions and encompasses Connecticut, Delaware, north-central Illinois, northern Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, eastern Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, eastern North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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