Airgas USA appoints president

Airgas Inc., Radnor, Pa., a supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related products, has named Andrew R. Cichocki as president of Airgas USA LLC, effective April 1, 2014.

Airgas USA LLC comprises the majority of Airgas' U.S. distribution business units, including its four divisions, four business support centers, and 15 distribution regions.

Cichocki has been with the company for more than 25 years. He served most recently as senior vice president – distribution operations and business process improvement for Airgas Inc. He also served as division president - process gases and chemicals and as president of Airgas National Welders, one of Airgas’ large regional distribution companies. Before that he held positions including senior vice president - human resources, senior vice president - business operations and planning, and vice president - corporate development.