People first, good business follows.
From day one, we’ve held true to a core belief: people are our top priority. We know that creating, cultivating, and fostering good relationships is the foundation of progress and growth. For us and our customers.
Our Values
Our standards of character reflect our standards of business.
Maine Oxy Leadership Team
Our leadership team guides and trains all Maine Oxy team members. We lead in order to inspire and help our team members advance in their careers. From operations to finance to sales, this group can help you find the best solution for your needs. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of us.
kgentry@maineoxy.com
Kelly Gentry started at Maine Oxy in 2021 and is the Chief Operations and Safety Officer. Currently she oversees Operations, Productivity, Safety, and Human Resources. Previously Kelly was the Director of Workforce Analytics which oversees Human Resources, productivity, training, and safety. Before Maine Oxy Kelly worked with IHS Markit as a Sr. Research Analyst. Kelly moved to Maine recently in 2022 and in her free time enjoys skiing, listening to music, and exploring the New England area.
wgentry@maineoxy.com
Will Gentry is the current Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer of Maine Oxy. Will has been with the organization since 2020, where he was previously the District Manager for the Northern Region. Before being promoted to District Manager, Will oversaw Bulk sales for New England primarily helping grow our Bulk and CO2 accounts. Before joining Maine Oxy, Will held numerous sales roles for technology companies in the DC area. Will graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He enjoys playing golf in his free time.
kirk.gentry@maineoxy.com
ccampbell@maineoxy.com
Chris Campbell is the Chief Financial Officer of Maine Oxy. He has been at Maine Oxy since 2017 and started as our Controller. Before starting at Maine Oxy, Chris worked in Finance in Avangrid and Iberdrola. He graduated from the University of Southern New Hampshire with his MBA and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Maine. In his free time, he enjoys watching the Patriots, ice fishing, and running!
mvalsamis@maineoxy.com
Mike brings over a decade of leadership experience to Maine Oxy, having previously served as CFO and COO of North American operations at LEHVOSS North America Inc. for 12 years. He holds an MBA in Finance from Fairfield University and blends strategic insight with hands-on operational expertise. Mike values time spent with his wife and their two children. Outside of work, he’s a passionate car enthusiast—whether he’s under the hood, on the road, or at a car show.
jbrockway@maineoxy.com
John Brockway is our District Manager for the Southern Region responsible for sales and operations for all Connecticut and Massachusetts branches, along with our Lebanon and Nashua, NH, and Rutland, VT locations. He also manages the sales for our SpecAir Specialty Gases division and plays an active role in assisting our sales team with bulk sales, as he holds certifications to perform Site Surveys, First (Hot) Fills, and Preventative Maintenance on bulk systems with Messer and Air Products. He has been with Maine Oxy for 12 years and has held various roles as the Territory Manager before being promoted to District Manager in 2014. Before his time at Maine Oxy, he and his wife owned Twin State Welding Supply in Lebanon, NH, which became Maine Oxy’s eleventh location on June 1, 2010. He started his career in the welding and industrial gas industry in 1995, when he joined Thermal Dynamics in their sales department. He spent eight years in the US Navy, where he spent four years of his life underwater serving on the USS James K Polk Ballistic Missile Submarine. He enjoys camping, hiking, running, and spending time with his grandchildren. He has traveled throughout New England regularly since 1995, and he would not change it for anything. He loves this area, our industry, and the people that he has met over the years.
jrichards@maineoxy.com
James Richards is the Northern Regional Retail Sales Manager and has been in retail management and territory sales for the last 15 years. James has been working in the welding industry for 23 years, all with Maine Oxy! During this time, he worked as a class A and B driver, moved into a management role on the production dock, worked in customer service, and from there became a store floater for all 15 store locations throughout New England, which led to his regional sale. Over the years, he has been involved in Bullet Proof Management and other programs to improve knowledge and how to work better with people. Most recently, he completed Miller Masters Pro training. James supports his wife, children, and four grandchildren, as well as Maine Oxy and the retail stores; he enjoys making the most of every opportunity and loves working side by side with people he lives and works with. James Richards lives in Peru, Maine, and enjoys golf, hunting, and stock car racing.
jcard@maineoxy.com
James started at Maine Oxy in January 2018 as the Nashua store Manager for 4 years. James moved into a store floater role where he covered stores and helped with training new hires and new store managers James recently became our Central Regional Store Manger in June of 2024. Before Maine Oxy James worked at Ryder Transportation as a diesel mechanic and shift supervisor for 6 years. James was also enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years!
dlucas@maineoxy.com
After a long career in sales, Dennis jumped into the welding and welding gas world a few years back as manager of a rather large facility belonging to one of our competitors. He recently brought his expertise and himself to us as the manager of the Northern District, where he has worked to ensure that our sales team has all the tools and skills to ensure that our customers are treated well. More importantly than that, though, we love the passion for safety that Dennis brings with him. His passion to ensure that all our teammates go home to their own loved ones with all their fingers and toes humbles and encourages us. Dennis Lucas is a native Mainer, born and raised in the Brunswick area. He met and married his sweetheart 40 years ago, and they now share three grown men, their spouses, nine grandchildren, and a basset hound. He’s confused about the basset hound. Mike values time spent with his wife and their two children. Outside of work, he’s a passionate car enthusiast—whether he’s under the hood, on the road, or at a car show.
kbates@maineoxy.com
Kenny Bates began his journey at Maine Oxy in 2008, where he worked his way through various roles in the production department. Learning various roles in production led him to become a production supervisor in 2011. Kenny was promoted to production manager in 2022 where he oversees production at Maine Oxy. Outside of work, Kenny enjoys lifting weights and spending time outdoors.
lhall@maineoxy.com
Lenny has led Maine Oxy’s distribution operations since 2022, drawing on years of experience managing hardware stores across New England. A University of Maine at Orono graduate with a degree in environmental sciences, he enjoys family time and exploring the Maine outdoors.
dhebb@maineoxy.com
Doug Hebb is a Regional Retail Store Manager for the Southern District of Maine Oxy. He oversees all store operations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Prior to Maine Oxy, Doug was with a small family-owned welding and propane supply business in Naugatuck, CT; that building has now been transformed into the southern fill plant for Maine Oxy. He spent several years prior to employment with Maine Oxy operating as a manager in retail settings across a myriad of businesses and industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Asian philosophy from Central Connecticut State University and currently resides in Waterbury, Connecticut with his wife and three children, who keep him busy throughout the year attending their various sporting events.
kmoss@maineoxy.com
Kevin Moss joined Maine Oxy as the Human Resources Manager in 2024. Prior to Maine Oxy, he spent over a dozen years in Human Resources within the goods-producing and professional services industries. In addition to Maine Oxy, he has served on the SHRM Maine State Council since 2019 and is one of his city’s public safety commissioners who deliver citizen oversight regarding the hiring and promotion of police, fire/EMS, and 911/dispatch candidates. He earned his SHRM-SCP certification in 2020 after receiving his PHR certification in 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate’s degree in marketing management. Kevin spends his free time ‘treasure hunting’ at thrift stores—which helped him accomplish a childhood dream of appearing on Antiques Roadshow (becoming Season 26’s featured appraisal for Episode 09).