Palmer Holland, Inc. operates as a specialty chemical distributor with a service model focused in the adhesives and sealants, agrochemicals, composites, construction, inks and graphic arts, metalworking and lubricants, paint and coatings, plastics, and rubber market segments. The company was founded in 1925 and is based in North Olmsted, Ohio.As Director - New Business Development, lead a focused effort on new business opportunities for growth and expansion of product lines and principal partners.

Palmer Holland, Inc. operates as a specialty chemical distributor with a service model focused in the adhesives and sealants, composites, construction, inks and graphic arts, metalworking and lubricants, paint and coatings, plastics, and rubber market segments. The company was founded in 1925 and is based in North Olmsted, Ohio.As Director of Sales - Enterprise Accounts & New Business Development, manage the sales efforts of the Enterprise Account Managers responsible for providing solutions to leading edge large multi-location customers who are seeking to grow sales and enhance profitability. Continue to lead a focused effort on new business opportunities for growth and expansion of product lines and principal partners.

Palmer Holland, Inc. operates as a specialty chemical distributor with a service model focused in the adhesives and sealants, composites, construction, inks and graphic arts, metalworking and lubricants, paint and coatings, plastics, and rubber market segments. The company was founded in 1925 and is based in North Olmsted, Ohio.As Director - New Business Development, lead a focused effort on new business opportunities for growth and expansion of product lines and principal partners.

Solvay is a $16 billion international specialty chemical company that serves customers with competitive and innovative intermediate products. Solvay’s products and solutions help them meet end-customer demands, maximize value and propose solutions to sustainable development challenges on many high potential markets. The group promotes products into the following industries and markets which include; aircraft and aerospace, alternative energy, automotive, building and construction, chemicals, consumer goods, detergents and cleaning and hygiene, electricity and electronics, feed and farming, food and beverages, glass, human health, oil and gas, packaging, paper, plumbing, water and environment, wire and cable. Products and solutions are sold on a direct basis through global key account management initiatives as well as key distribution channels. Solvay acquired Rhodia in 2011.As Commercial Director, reported to the Vice President General Manager of North America. Managed North American sales organization of 17 people for both direct sales and distribution channels by working across chemical technologies and markets within the Novecare business accountable for $800 million in revenue. Drove alignment with market focused business teams to execute key initiatives through strategic key account planning. Provided leadership to the sales organization by implementing a strong sales process and driving accountability for the results. Set and met stretch targets by coaching and mentoring sales team for the behaviors that bring success.

Rhodia was an $8 billion global specialty chemical company offering a broad range of products and solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life. They provided added-value products and high-performance solutions to diversified markets, including agriculture, automotive, construction, consumer goods, electronics, energy services, flavors and fragrances, food, health, industrial, lubricants, oil and gas, paint and coatings, personal care and home care. Recognized market-leader in key product chemistries such as amines, eco-friendly solvents and green chemistry, engineering plastics, specialty surfactants, monomers, phosphorus derivatives, polyamide intermediates, polymers, rare earths, silica, and sulfuric acid regeneration. Penetrated markets and customers through key account management and distribution channels. Rhodia was acquired by Solvay in 2011.As Distribution Manager, led the North American distribution sales team and generated $145MM in sales. Drove the strategy of each of the markets through our distribution channels. Focused the team on driving additional profitable growth through this channel. Motivated and led the sales team to be part of the solution.

Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients, Inc. is a $120 million leading supplier of functional ingredients for the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries in North America and other parts of the world. The company serves the bakery, beverage, confectionery, dairy, dessert, fruit and vegetables, grain, healthcare, meat and poultry and seafood, mineral supplements, nutritional, pharmaceutical, refrigerated foods, sauces and dressings and condiments, and savory snack markets. Strong relationships with many of the world’s leading food and beverage, and nutraceutical ingredient producers enabled a broad offering of new technologies, products and applications. They have access to the latest performance ingredients that are reliable and cost effective sources of supply to support ongoing production for new product launches.As General Manager, reported to the VP Sales & Operations. Managed North America for all sales training and inside sales implementation. Managed 15 direct reports. Worked closely with Senior Management in creating the strategy for the North American business. Continued to manage the central region and global product management responsibilities of glycerin and propylene glycol.

As Regional Manager & Global Product Manager, managed regional activities of 8 account managers in a 12 state geography with combined annual sales revenue of $36MM servicing the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Nutritional markets. Global product management responsibility for glycerin and propylene glycol.

Ashland Distribution was a $3.4 billion distributor of chemicals, plastics, and composites in North America and Europe. The business also offered environmental services to customers. The company served the adhesives and sealants, aerospace and defense, agriculture, building and construction, energy, food and beverage, healthcare, household, industrial, institutional, inks and printing, lawn and garden, marble and solid surface, marine, metal treatment, nutritional, paint and coatings, personal care, pharmaceutical, plastics additives, plastics processing, rubber compounding, transportation, tub and shower, and wind markets. Ashland’s Fine Ingredients Business focused on food and beverage, nutritional and pharmaceutical was acquired by Mitsubishi in 2004. The remaining markets of the Ashland Distribution business were acquired by Nexeo Solutions in 2011.As Business Manager, managed regional activities of 7 sales representatives in a 9 state geography with combined annual sales revenue of $32MM servicing the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care markets in the Ingredients Business.

As Business Manager, managed P&L for a 13 state region encompassing 7 direct reports, 7 facilities and generating $34MM in revenue servicing the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Markets in the Fine Ingredients Division.

Managed sales activities of 4 field sales representatives in a 4 state geography with combined annual sales revenue of $18MM in the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents Division.

Product Management and supplier relationship role for the food & beverage, pharmaceutical & personal care products in the Fine Ingredients Division. Negotiated supplier agreements & distribution agreements with key vendors. Traveled to China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan to negotiate agreements for additional products from imported sources of supply.

Product Management and supplier relationship role for the inorganics, surfactants & specialty products in the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents Division. Negotiated supplier agreements & distribution agreements with key vendors.

Account Manager for key customers in Southeast Missouri & Southern Illinois in the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents Division.