Northeast Sales Team

Chris has over 20 years of technical, sales, and managerial experience in the coatings and printing ink markets.  His experience includes 17 years in technical manager and technical director roles for both suppliers and coating manufacturers in a global setting.  Chris has a BS in Polymer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Chris is a Sales-Product champion on the national level for the supplier and customer alike.

Brian has over 18 years of technical and managerial experience supporting markets such as Coatings & Printing Inks, Release Coatings & Silicone PSAs, Home & Personal Care, and Specialty Fluids. His experience stretches across product improvement, technology innovations, and technical support through laboratory roles ranging from staff chemist to technical team leader. Brian has a BS in Chemistry from Wofford College and is based in Fort Mill, SC. He is a Product Manager with national engagement for the supplier and customer alike.

Will has over 13 years of experience in business management, supplier relations, and product strategy. His background spans strategic planning, supplier performance management, and cross-functional work with Sales, Operations, and executive leadership. Will holds a BGS in Public Relations and Marketing with a concentration in Sales from Georgia Southern University. Based nationally, he serves as a Business Manager at Lintech International with engagement across both supplier and customer partnerships.

Thomas has over 17 years of experience in the chemical industry, joining Lintech in 2017. Before joining Lintech, he held roles of increasing responsibility in R&D, technical, and sales leadership. In his current capacity, Thomas analyzes market trends, identifies growth opportunities, and creates category plans to drive business results. Thomas holds a B.Sc. in Biology and an MBA from Texas Wesleyan University. Based out of Dallas/Fort Worth, he serves as an SME at the national level.

Leading marketing and product strategy, Kerry brings her wealth of experience working at the intersection of science, strategy, and communication. Prior to joining Lintech, she worked at Gelest where she led the Applications R&D group, worked closely with customers to solve technical challenges, and led the development of a new website for improved technical communication and customer experience. Across these initiatives, she worked closely with executive leadership to develop strategic initiatives to bridge science and business. Kerry holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Maryland, where she focused on emergent properties in polymer capsules, and has a number of technical publications and patents.

Dawn has over 20 years of experience in the chemical and plastics industry including customer service, sales, new business development and national account management.  As the Corporate Account Manager, her focus is on coordinating efforts between key national accounts and the Lintech team for achieving collaborative strategic priorities. Dawn has a BS in Business Management from West Chester University and is based in San Diego, CA.

Brian has over 25 years of technical sales and account management experience in the CASE market, from both the manufacturing side and the distribution side. He has additional technical and marketing experience with national coating resins manufacturers. Brian is President of the New England Society for Coatings Technology, Secretary of the Eastern Coatings Federation, and a member of the Metropolitan New York Coatings Association. Brian has a BS in Economics from Rutgers University. Based in New York, Brian supports customers in the Northeast.

Heather has over 8 years of sales and account management experience in the CASE market space in both manufacturing and distribution. She obtained a degree in Biology from Long Island University.  Based in Sparta, New Jersey, Heather is a Technical Sales Representative serving Lintech’s Northeast Region.

Jesse Walker brings over 10 years of experience in the formulating and manufacturing of CASE products. He previously worked at Brenntag within the Global Business Sector, where he contributed lead technical and industry expertise. Jesse earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. During his academic career, his research efforts were recognized with a second-author publication in the Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Blake joins Lintech International as an Inside Sales Representative, bringing a strong technical foundation and a relationship-driven approach to supporting our customers and suppliers. He graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and leverages that background to assist customers in navigating formulation challenges across Lintech’s core markets, including coatings, adhesives, and plastics.

Prior to joining Lintech, Blake gained valuable industry experience in both research and commercial operations, having worked in Research & Development at KaMin and as a Demand Planner for TenCate. This unique combination of technical insight and supply chain perspective allows him to provide responsive service and practical solutions to our customers. Blake is focused on building strong partnerships and delivering the level of support, agility, and expertise that defines the Lintech experience.