Midwest Sales Team
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Northeast Sales Team
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island
Southeast Sales Team
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Southwest Sales Team
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
West Sales Team
Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
CHRIS HOWARD
Technical Manager
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 CASEY
Technical Manager
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.
THOMAS BARTON
Product Manager/Key Accounts
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.
KERRY DEMELLA
Senior Manager, Marketing & Product Strategy
As a product manager, 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 KELLY
Corporate Account Manager
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.
ROSS KEMPSTER
Sales Manager
Ross has over 15 years of technical sales, sales management, and marketing experience in the coatings industry. He has worked for several Fortune 500 coatings manufacturers selling raw materials into the CASE markets, in addition to writing specifications for coatings materials. Ross has a BA in Economics from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and an MBA. Based outside of Orlando, Florida, Ross manages the Southwest and Southeast Technical Sales Team.
ANDREW VAN BRUNT
Key Account Manager
Andrew has over 6 years of technical experience in the pulp and paper industry. Andrew has a BS in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University and is working on his MBA at Lamar University. Based in Orange, TX, Andrew is a Business Development Representative responsible for discovering opportunities to grow existing business as well as identifying new opportunities for current products throughout the Southwest.
TUCKER BELL
Technical Sales Representative
Tucker has 3 years of technical sales experience in the chemical distribution and software industries. Tucker has a BS in Business Administration from Appalachian State University. Based in Charlotte, NC, Tucker is a Business Development Representative responsible for discovering opportunities to grow existing business as well as identifying new opportunities for current products throughout the Southeast.
BILL DANCES
Technical Sales Representative
Bill has worked in the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries for over 25 years. As a research chemist, he formulated both water and solvent borne systems based on epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, polyurea, polysulfide and rubber chemistries. Bill is focused on the graphic arts, coatings, adhesives, sealants and plastics markets in Southern California.
TIM GREGORY
Technical Sales Representative
Email: Tim.Gregory@LintechInternational.com
Tim has over 30 years of technical sales experience in the chemical industry, 17 with Lintech. Prior to entering sales, Tim worked in R&D and technical service for 7 years with a coatings resin supplier. Tim has a BS in Chemistry from University of West Florida. Based in Atlanta, Tim covers metro Atlanta, southern half of Alabama and the Florida panhandle for all markets.
CHRISTINA KATRINAK
Technical Sales Representative
Christina has over 10 years of technical sales and account management experience in the CASE market, from both the manufacturing side and the distribution side. She has 8 years of additional experience as a lab chemist and in engineering sales. Christina has a BS in chemistry and environmental science from Muhlenberg College and an MBA&E from Lehigh University. Based out of Hollywood, FL, Christina covers accounts in south Florida and the Caribbean.
SCOTT YARBROUGH
Technical Sales Representative
Scott has 30 years of experience in the chemical industry, with technical sales responsibilities at a number of national companies. His varied background is especially beneficial to accounts requiring a range of product types. Scott has a BA in Business Administration from William Tyndale College and also served in the US Navy. Based in Cornelius, NC, Scott supports accounts in the Southeast region.
ALEX KIRBY
Sales Associate
Alex has several years of sales experience in the Horticultural Industry. Alex has a BSA in Agribusiness with a focus on Farm Management from the University of Georgia. Based in Thomasville, GA, Alex is a Business Development Representative responsible for supporting Lintech’s business expansion in the Agricultural Industry.
SABRINA SINKO
Sales Associate
Sabrina has several years of sales experience in multiple verticals. Sabrina graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Global Supply Chain Management with minors in Event Planning and Women & Gender Studies. Based in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, Sabrina is a Business Development Representative responsible for discovering opportunities to grow existing business as well as identifying new opportunities for current products throughout the Southeast.
ANDREA SHAH
Lead Management Coordinator
Andrea has 10 years of technical sales experience in specialty chemicals with a strong background in paints and coatings. She has additional technical experience in microbiology and environmental regulations. Andrea has a Chemical Engineering degree from Auburn University. Based in the Macon office, Andrea handles inside technical sales for all markets in the Southeast, Southwest and West.