RPM International Inc. has named David C. Dennsteadt as president and chief operating officer, effective July 17, 2026. As president and chief Operating officer, he will oversee RPM’s operating groups and corporate development activities. Dennsteadt has held several leadership roles since starting as an engineer with the RPM’s Stonhard business in 1995. He served as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG) from 2018 to 2025, when he was elected RPM executive vice president. Dennsteadt holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Sheboygan Paint Company has appointed Amy Wirtz as chief financial officer. Wirtz holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy from University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse.
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Robert Lovegrove as CEO. Lovegrove joins ChemQuest after 13 years at Milliken & Company, where he served as vice president of Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development for the last 10 years. Lovegrove has also held leadership roles with Eastman Chemical Company and BFGoodrich. As Lovegrove steps into the role of CEO, Daniel Murad will remain involved with ChemQuest as chairman.
In addition, Cheng-Le Zhao has joined the ChemQuest Group as vice president with over 35 years of experience in global research, technology, innovation, and business leadership in specialty chemicals. He previously worked at BASF as regional head of Technology & Development for Asia Pacific, director of Technology for BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments Division in North America, R&D manager for BASF Polyurethanes, and senior technical manager for Product Development. Zhao holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry of polymer materials from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France, and Bachelor of Science Degree from East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai, China.
Gemini Industries, Inc. has announced the appointment of Marc Jacomet as the Director of UV Innovation & Commercial Development. According to the company, Jacomet will oversee the technical development and early commercialization of new UV-curable technology initiatives while working to evaluate and develop new market opportunities.