John is an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing, Product Manager, Product Marketer, sales and business developer of industrial coatings, sealants, and specialty chemicals with the ability to execute and win new opportunities. Recognized by peers and customers for expertise in the industrial finishes market. He demonstrates an ability in building teams, client relationships, growth, and strategic planning of complex projects. He provides coaching, planning and oversight for Sales, Marketing, and the Product Management team, technical representative support, technical documentation, and management of global distributors. Additionally serves as an internal liaison for the direct sales team, managed commercial R&D projects, performed inventory analysis, monitored product life cycle analysis, as well as website development.His experiences include: key account management, product management, business development, and product marketing roles. Market knowledge of multiple coatings segments in OEM, Capital Maintenance and consumer products. John has commercialized all finishing technologies including liquid coatings, electrocoating, powder coatings, sealants, and surface treatment chemicals. Career skills include project management, facility management, networking, market research, process improvement exercises, contract negotiation, profit and loss management.