Kevin Adkins

Kevin began his career in the gas and welding supply industry in 1997 with Valley Welders Supply in Billings, MT. His first position was as a part-time role doing warehouse and delivery work while finishing his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

When Kevin graduated from Montana State University-Billings in 1998, he was offered a position within Valley’s management training program. From 1999 to 2007, Kevin worked in management at the Billings location. The training program required the trainee to learn and perform in all aspects of the business. From outside sales activities, driving tractor-trailer delivery units, fill-in management at other branches, to IT support and purchasing, Kevin was able to get a rounded knowledge of the industry.

In 2007, after Kevin completed his MBA from the University of Mary, he became the general manager for sales and operations in Montana, Wyoming and Western North Dakota. This role expanded in 2011 when Kevin became the COO for all American Welding & Gas locations. Kevin has been involved in many acquisition activities in his career including the merger of Scott Gross into AWG. Kevin is currently the division vice president of AWG’s Western Division which includes the business activities of AWG and Silvertip Propane in MN, ND, MT, WY, and Canada.