cHEMSPEC uSA, iNC. NAMES sTEPHEN WENDT AS NEW REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

For Immediate Release:
January, 2008

Contact:
Tammy Anderson
Marketing Communications Manager
ChemSpec USA
9287 Smucker Road
Orrville, Ohio 44667
Telephone:  (800) 328-4892, ext. 2356
Fax:  (330) 669-3965
E-mail: tammy.anderson@chemspecpaint.com
URL:  www.chemspecpaint.com

ORRVILLE, OH – January 2008 – As part of their vision to continue growth through industry expertise and service, Chemspec USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Wendt as the new Regional Sales Manager, representing Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, East Nevada and KC Auto Paint and Smooth Finishes.

Prior to joining Chemspec USA, Inc. as a corporate employee, Stephen worked for the company for 7 years as an Independent Sales Representative.  Stephen’s extensive career in automotive aftermarket paint began in 1981 as a PPG Jobber followed by a stint with Dupont.  He also served as a Territory Manager for Tremco.

Stephen and his wife, Sabrina, are proud parents of 8 children: Stephen Jr., David, Travis, Jacob, while daughters Rebekah, Emily, Lauren, and Shannon still reside with them in Hurricane, Utah.  Stephen reports to Robert Olszak, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  Stephen hopes to continue his successful sales career by helping ChemSpec USA, Inc. grow their distribution in new and existing markets.

Celebrating over 50 years, ChemSpec USA has built an international reputation for manufacturing high quality coatings at very competitive prices.  To locate a ChemSpec USA Distributor near you, call 800-328-4892 or email sales@chemspecpaint.com.