Sept. 1, 2024, Joe Baxter will be named president, succeeding Robert Anders who has been president since 1997. Robert will continue as CEO, approving all major decisions on the direction of the company. Bill Baxter will continue as chairman of the board.
Joe has been with Holston Gases 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.
“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 CEO Robert Anders.