Experienced Business Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Research and Development (R&D), and Key Account Development. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Biology, General from Indiana University Bloomington. 35 plus years in the fenestration industry focused on sealants and desiccants for insulating glass. Polysulfides, polyurethanes, polyisobutylene, Thermal Plastic Spacer (TPS, RTPS), hot melt butyl, warm melt desiccant matrix, reactive warm melt polyurethane, reactive hot melt back bedding, silicone glazing and IG sealant. Adhesives for the woodworking, building components, transportation, automotive appliance, electronic industry. Water and solvent based, polyamides, EVA, PP, PE, RHM, MMA, plural/single component epoxy/ polyurethane. Distribution of solvents and specialty chemicals: aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, glycols, alcohols, epoxy, surfactants, etc.