DAVID LEISER

Vice President of Metalworking

Dave Leiser, Vice President, Metalworking, is a twenty-five-plus year veteran of the specialty chemical industry. Dave worked as an Account Manager for the Harry Holland Co., Inc., in Chicago and Detroit before assuming the role of President of Harry Holland Co., Inc., of Detroit in 1984. Among his professional affiliations, Dave is a member of the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology, Detroit Paint & Coatings Assn., Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, and the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Assn.

Dave and his wife reside in Birmingham, MI with their children. Hobbies and family activities include boating, sports, reading, and music. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University.

JOSEPH HUNT

Joe Hunt has been with Palmer Holland since November 1993. Currently, Joe is the Western Sales Manager with responsibilities in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Previously with Ashland Chemical Co. for 8 years, he was the 1990 Superior Performance Award winner. In addition, Joe was Vice-President of the Pittsburgh Society of Coatings Technology. Other professional affiliations include the Federation of Societies of Coatings Technology, the National Concrete & Masonry Assn., and the chemical and Allied Industries of Northwest Ohio.

Joe, his wife Cyndi and their 2 sons, Jay and Brenden, live in Geneva, Illinois. He enjoys golf, volleyball, and tennis. Joe participates as a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Foundation. Joe holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Findlay.

Greg, his wife and 2 children, reside in Rocherster Hills, MI. He enjoys spending time with his family and cooking. His favorite sports are golf, football, and baseball.  Greg has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications with a minor in Business Management.

Tim McCarty joined Palmer Holland in 2007 and is an Account Manager in the Michigan territory. Previously with FitzChem as Technical Industry Manager, and Maroon, Whittaker,Clark&Daniels, Chemcentral prior to that. Tim has also worked as a sales representative for 2 plastics companies. He is a member of Cleveland Coatings Society and NSCT.

Tim and his wife live in Canton, MI. He enjoys sailing, physical fitness, music, as well as good food and fine wine. Tim received a BAA from Central Michigan University.

RICHARD ZIEGLER

Rick Ziegler is an Account Manager in the Northeast Indiana and Michigan territories and has been in the chemical industry since 1986. Previously, he was Technical Sales Representative with the Harry Holland Co., Inc., of Detroit. He has also worked for The Magni Group and Thermalkem, where he held the positions of R&D Paint Chemist, and Technical Service. Rick’s professional affiliations include the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology, Detroit Paint & Coatings Assn., and the Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

Rick, his wife and sons reside in Bloomfield Hills, MI. His interests include family activities, golf, fishing and skiing. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University.