Worthington Industries (www.worthingtonindustries.com) appointed George P. Stoe executive vice president and chief operating officer. Harry A. Goussetis succeeds Stoe as president of Worthington Cylinders.

Lenox (www.lenoxsaw.com) named Rich Mathews vice president of marketing. Mathews will be responsible for the development of Lenox marketing and branding strategy, and will oversee execution of the marketing and public relations tactics.

Gene Sabel, vice president of sales, Hobart Brothers Company (www.hobartbrothers.com) retired December 23, 2005 after 40 years of service in the welding industry. "I've been in sales my entire career, which allowed me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. I've been extremely fortunate that many of those people have become lifelong friends," comments Sabel. Originally from Greenbush, Wis., he will remain in Troy, Ohio and has plans to travel.

Airgas, Inc. (www.airgas.com) announced the retirement of Gordon L. Keen, Jr. as senior vice president law and corporate development after 24 years of service. Peter McCausland, chairman and chief executive officer announced that in recognition of Keen's contributions to Airgas, an annual award has been created to honor an Airgas associate who has best helped Airgas grow through acquisition or innovation. Separately, McCausland announced that Dean A. Bertolino, vice president general counsel and secretary, and Leslie J. Graff, vice president corporate development, would report directly to him in their current leadership of the law and corporate development teams.