Meritus Gas Partners Announces Key Leadership Appointments

NEW YORK, NY – Friday, August 22, 2025 — Meritus Gas Partners announced today strategic hires to the leadership teams at its operating partners.

Steven Schwegman has been appointed President of Buckeye Welding Supply, Meritus’ newest platform business based in Henderson, Colorado. Schwegman has more than a decade of experience in the industrial gases sector, with expertise spanning both merchant and packaged gases, most recently with Matheson.

Mindy Geiser has joined as Vice President of Sales for A-OX Welding Supply, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Geiser began her career with Metroplex Welding in Fort Worth, Texas, where she advanced to General Manager prior to the company’s acquisition by Airgas. She subsequently served as Area Manager for Airgas in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Vince Biagiotti has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for Meritus’ California operations. Biagiotti brings over 30 years of finance leadership experience, including more than 15 years with Praxair Distribution, Inc. on the West Coast.

“Meritus is recruiting aggressively to build the talent depth of our organization and these individuals, all of whom are well regarded in our industry, represent valuable additions to the leadership teams at our operating partners,” said Rob D’Alessandro, President and Chief Operating Officer of Meritus Gas Partners.

About Meritus Gas Partners

Founded in December 2020, Meritus is a portfolio company of AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity. Meritus is assembling a national network of high-quality independent distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and welding and safety supplies, located in diverse geographies and serving growing end-markets. Meritus will partner with exceptional businesses and management teams, allow them to remain independent and entrepreneurial, and support them to accelerate growth, improve business quality, and enhance value. Owners are invited to invest meaningful equity into the Meritus holding company to allow them to share in the success of the overall platform. Visit us online at www.MeritusGas.com.

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