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DOVER CHEMICAL ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES [Tribology & Lubrication Technology](Tribology & Lubrication Technology Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) PROMOTIONS & TRANSITIONS Dover, Ohio-based, Dover Chemical Corp. announces several leadership changes to promote future company growth. * Chuck Fletcher has been named executive vice president of sales, marketing and commercial development, responsible for directing all commercial activity. Chuck joined Dover in 2002 as vice president of marketing, PVC additives and stearates. Prior to joining Dover, he held executive positions with Hammond Industries and Synthetic Products. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University. * Damon Stevenson has been named director of sales, marketing and commercial development, responsible for strategic business growth and development, as well as identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Damon began his career with Dover in 2002 as regional sales manager and moved into the role of business manager for chlorinated paraffins and alkylphenols before being named U.S. sales manager and most recently global sales manager. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a bachelor's of arts degree in chemistry. * Marc Nolen has been named director of corporate operations, which includes sites in Dover, Ohio, and Hammond, Ind. Marc is responsible for operational efficiency, order fulfillment, strategic initiatives, employee safety and regulatory compliance. He began his career with Dover in 1996 in the R&D laboratory and has held positions of regional sales manager, operations manager for the Dover site and global business manager for polyolefins. He is a graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry. * Dr. Mick Jakupca has been named director of research and development, responsible for leading R&D and technical support for Dover focused on creative development of new products and enhancements to Dover's existing products. He is also responsible for managing all intellectual property, including patents and trademarks, as well as managing new developments. Mick began his career with Dover in 1995 as an analytical chemist and moved into the role of technical director in 2002. He is a master Six Sigma blackbelt and holds a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry from Baldwin Wallace College and a doctorate in analytical chemistry from The Ohio State University. (c) 2014 Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers |