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A-OX/A&B Welding Supply Co. Announces Jason Gross as Metfab Productivity Specialist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A-OX/A&B Welcomes Jason Gross as Metfab Productivity Specialist

September 22, 2025 – Sioux Falls, SD –  A-OX/A&B is pleased to announce that Jason Gross has accepted the role of Metfab Productivity Specialist (MPS). In this position, Jason will play an integral part in supporting the company’s growth and value propositions we deliver to our customers.

Jason brings nearly three decades of experience in welding, sales, and technical training to this role.
Born in Huron, South Dakota, and a 1994 graduate of Menno High School, Jason began his career as a certified welder with Feterl Manufacturing Company in Salem, SD (1994–1999). He went on to serve as a Route Driver for LinWeld in Sioux Falls, SD (1999–2007), before advancing into an Outside Sales Representative role in Des Moines, IA (2007–2012), covering two store locations. In 2010, he was appointed Regional Process Specialist, overseeing operations across the state of Iowa. He’s been an Outside Sales Representative with A-OX since 2012.

Jason has also pursued extensive professional training, earning recognition as a Miller Master Certified specialist, completing ESAB Filler Metals certification, Hypertherm Training in Hanover, NH, and Hobart Filler Metals Training. His technical expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in supporting the company’s continued growth and success.

Outside of his professional achievements, Jason is an avid golfer and a dedicated family man. He and his wife Amy, whom he met in 2000 and married in April 2004, reside in Sioux Falls. Together, they have three children: Callista (26), a graduate of SDSU and early childhood educator; Madison (20), currently pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene at USD; and Carter (18), who is beginning his career in the welding industry with A-OX.

“Jason’s deep technical knowledge, sales experience, and commitment to excellence make him uniquely qualified for this new role,” said Kelly Kleinwolterink the President of A-OX/A&B. “We are excited to see the contributions he will continue to bring to A-OX/A&B as our Metfab Productivity Specialist.”

Please join us in congratulating Jason on this well-deserved advancement.

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