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HOLSTON VALLEY SECTIONMeet and Greet/Kickoff Meeting AWS Holston Valley Section Members: We will meet on Monday, August 21st at 6:00 PM for a very informal meeting to get to know each other and discuss future ideas for the AWS Holston Valley Section. The current AWS President Dennis Eck will be there and may share a few words with us regarding his journey in the welding industry. |
AWS President, Dennis K. Eck is also President & Owner of Diversified Services & Solutions LLC, where he serves as a consultant for independent welding supply retailers and small fabrication shops. He retired from Praxair in 2020 after 10 years of leadership throughout the Gulf Coast. He was formerly Vice President & Partner of National Alloy & Equipment in Houston, Texas, which was sold to Praxair in 2011. Dennis has been in the welding supply industry more than 40 years and has been active as a member and leader in the AWS Houston section and District 18 for 35 years. His involvement with Skills USA, the Craft Training Center, and AG Mechanics in Texas allows him to focus on the next generation of leaders Any attending High School Teacher or High School Welding student that attends will be provide a free voucher to take an AWS Certified Welder Test at the Greene Technology Center. ($225.00 Value and must be used by 24 Jun 2024. ) Also, if you are interested in supporting the section with your time, this would be a great opportunity to meet others in the section and consider serving in a capacity such as a section officer or committee member. |