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Airgas announced that R. Jay Worley has been named vice president - strategic pricing, reporting to Andy Cichocki, Airgas senior vice president - distribution operations & business process improvement. Worley brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to a new role in which he will be leading a strategic pricing organization responsible for developing and implementing pricing practices that are consistent with the Company's overall strategic direction and profitability goals.

"This is a key new role at Airgas, requiring strong leadership qualities and a thorough understanding of our business so we can maximize the potential opportunity afforded by our SAP implementation," says Cichocki. "Jay possesses the strategic vision to lead the full pricing process from reviewing and planning to optimization, management, negotiation, and execution. His ability to work effectively with our front line associates and senior management will prove valuable in the successful implementation of pricing tools and analytics, and in working collaboratively across all facets of our organization."

Worley, who has served as vice president - communications and investor relations for Airgas, Inc. since 2008, began his career at Airgas in 1993 as assistant controller with what is now Airgas Intermountain. Following a variety of roles early in his career, including sales and human resources, he held positions as chief financial officer of Airgas Southwest and director of investor relations of Airgas, Inc. Worley has a BS degree in Accounting and an MBA from The University of Utah.

J. Barrett Strzelec, director of investor relations for Airgas, Inc., will assume leadership of the Investor Relations function, reporting to Airgas senior vice president and chief financial officer Bob McLaughlin.

"Barry has been a key point of contact at Airgas for the investment community, keeping our shareholders apprised of our business strategies and communicating our value proposition," says McLaughlin. "His success in maintaining fundamental shareholder relationships and forging new ones, and his experience in developing external communications, make him well-suited to lead our investor relations efforts going forward."

Airgas is currently evaluating communications leadership candidates.

1 Comment(s) Post a Comment  Showing Comments Page 1 of 1 Posted by Jay Worley from Airgas, Inc. on January 26, 2012, 9:26 am PST Thank you very much. You are a credit to your profession and while I am very excited about my new role, I will miss working with you. We will likely identify our new communications leadership in the coming weeks, and I’ll be sure to let my successor know that you are top notch. I also love the fact that you’re still angling...so until next time. Best, Jay Inappropriate? alert us Post a Comment   Comment on this item: Name: Company: Email: Comment: Security Code: Reload Image Enter the text shown in the box above. Comments that include profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior such as "spamming," "trolling," or any other inappropriate material will not be posted to the site and/or will be removed from the site. You are fully responsible for the content you post. Neither the Association nor the publisher of this website, Data Key Communications, Inc, are responsible for the contents thereof or the opinions of the contributors. Contact and company information entered must be true and accurate. By submitting a comment, you agree to these terms and conditions.

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