RICHARD GIRE

Rich Gire is an Account Manager who has been with Palmer Holland since 2005. Rich is a 24-year industry veteran, having served in various capacities with such companies as Cognis, C.L. Zimmerman, Henkel Corp., Elf Atochem and Eastman Chemicals. He has been recognized as Unocal Supplier of the Year, as well as C.L. Zimmerman Supplier Rep of the Year.

Rich, his wife and family, live in Kentucky, where he enjoys fishing. He holds a BA in Chemistry from Eastern Kentucky University, as well as an MBA in Management from Webster University.

Tom Poe has been with Palmer Holland since December 1995 and is an Account Manager covering southern Ohio, northern Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee. A 34 year veteran of the chemical industry, he has worked at Noveon, Borden Graphics, and Seegott Inc. Professional affiliations include the Cincinnati Ink Club, CDIC, National Paint & Coatings Association, Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers, and NREMT among many others. Tom also served with the 101st Airborne Div. Army Reserve out of Fort Campbell, KY. He is also an EMT and retired First Responder/Medic with the Florence, KY Fire Department.

Tom and his wife, Darleen, have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thomas More College, Registry with NREMT, and holds certifications in Graphic Arts from the University of Cincinnati.  He enjoys church activities, scuba diving, hiking, golf, and travel.

MARTIN SCHNURR, JR.

Marty Schnurr is an Account Manager responsible for the northern Tennessee, southern Indiana, and Kentucky territories. Marty joined Palmer Holland in 1994 and has been in the chemical industry since 1966. Previously he worked for Celanese Corporation and Rhone-Poulenc. Marty’s professional affiliations include the Louisville Paint & Coatings Association and the Louisville Society for Coatings Technology. Honors include the Air Products 2000 Sales Excellence Award.

Marty and his wife live in Louisville and are 'empty nesters'. In his free time he enjoys golfing, thoroughbred racing and gardening. Marty holds a BA in Chemistry from Bellarmine University.