McWane Announces Executive Leadership Appointment as Michael Gaston Named Vice President

On the heels of announcing a new president earlier this month, McWane today appointed Michael Gaston to the role of vice president, Fabricated Metals and Real Estate. In this position, Gaston will have operational oversight of Manchester Tank and Equipment Company and Amerex Corporation, as well as McWane’s commercial real estate venture.

Gaston joined McWane in 2018 and previously served as director of information technology integration with a focus on driving the integration and optimization of corporate-wide IT projects. Additionally, he served as a member of the Management Committee for the company’s commercial real estate venture where he assessed merger and acquisition opportunities.

Prior to joining McWane’s corporate team, Michael held multiple roles at Amerex Corporation where he was a distinguished leader in production, product management and continuous improvement.

According to President Will McWane,

“Michael’s talent and expertise have been instrumental over the years in positioning our companies for peak performance. He possesses a rare combination of technical prowess and strong, even‑keeled leadership in keeping with the highest ideals of The McWane Way. I am pleased to welcome Michael into this newest role where his expanded reach will continue to propel McWane forward.”