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, South Georgia, Mississippi
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.
ZLATKO VLASIC
Sales Manager
Email: ZVlasic@lintech.us
Zlatko has over 8 years of technical sales, sales management, and marketing experience in the CASE industry. He has worked in several different markets: CASE, Plastics, and Rubber. Zlatko has a BS degree in Biology from Fresno Pacific University, and an MBA from Concordia University Irvine. Based in Orange County, California, Zlatko manages the West Coast Technical Sales Team.
KASEY HOCHSPRUNG
Technical Sales Representative
Kasey has over 9 years of technical sales in the chemical industry. Her expertise is in sales, leading teams, and building long lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. Kasey has a BS in Business from St. Cloud State University, MN and an MSP in Psychology from University of Phoenix. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Kasey supports the AZ, UT, NV, and southern CA.
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.