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ST. PAUL, MN – November 5th, 2025 — Oxygen Service Company (OSC), a proud member of the Meritus Gas Partners family, announced the promotion of Jim Klose to Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Jim Klose joined OSC in May 2022 as Sales Manager, leading and mentoring half of OSC’s sales team. Over the past three years he has played a key role in expanding OSC’s branded product lines, strengthening vendor relationships, and enhancing the customer experience across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
With over 20 years of experience in the industrial sector, Jim has a proven track record in team development, profitability management, vendor collaboration, and strategic sales execution. Prior to joining OSC he held senior regional sales and business development roles at JPW Industries and ORS Nasco, where he consistently drove double digit growth and successfully launched market expansion initiatives.
“We are looking forward to Jim stepping into his new role,” said Ryan Diekow, President and CEO of OSC. “As OSC continues to expand across the upper Midwest, the VP of Sales and Marketing position remains a key part of the senior management team and will be vital to OSC’s long-term success. We are confident that Jim will help drive growth, open new markets, and further strengthen OSC’s impact as a member of the Meritus Gas Partners family.”
Jim’s leadership will continue to advance OSC’s mission of Delivering Excellence through innovative marketing initiatives, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Founded in 1959, OSC is a distributor of gases, automation, welding supplies, and dry ice. With locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, OSC is dedicated to safety, innovation, and customer service. For more information visit www.oxygenservicecompany.com.
Founded in December 2020, Meritus is a portfolio company of AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity. Meritus is assembling a national network of high-quality independent distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and welding and safety supplies, located in diverse geographies and serving growing end-markets. Meritus will partner with exceptional businesses and management teams, allow them to remain independent and entrepreneurial, and support them to accelerate growth, improve business quality, and enhance value. Owners are invited to invest meaningful equity into the Meritus holding company to allow them to share in the success of the overall platform. Visit us online at www.MeritusGas.com.
Allen Jezouit
Vice President – Product Management & Digital Marketing
Meritus Gas Partners LP
c/o AEA Investors LP
520 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10022 USA
allenjezouit@meritusgas.com
+1 401 474-6299