RUSS BACHMAN

Sales Manager

Russ Bachman holds the position of Sales Manager. With Palmer Holland since 1999, his tenure in the industry exceeds 30 years. Previously he worked for the C.L. Zimmerman Co., Hunting Industrial Coatings, and Fibre-Glass Evercoat. Professional affiliations include the Cleveland Coatings Society (President 2003-2004). Russ enjoyed 21 years of chemical manufacturing where he was awarded the State of Ohio Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Science (TechSolve Inc.) Environmental Clean-Up Honor in 1995.

Russ lives in Brunswick, Ohio with his wife and their sons and enjoys a good game of golf and family fun in his free time. He attended Wilmington College.

PETER FRENCH

Pete French has been with Palmer Holland since 1995 and in the chemical industry since 1989. He is an Account Manager responsible for the eastern Ohio and western New York territories. Professional affiliations include Cleveland Coatings Society, Cleveland Chemical Association, the Cleveland chapter of Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, as well as the Northeast Ohio Rubber & Plastics group. Pete worked previously for Davies Can Company.

Pete and his wife and sons live in Aurora, Ohio. In his free time, Pete enjoys fishing, outdoor sports and vintage sports cars. Pete holds a BA in Business Administration from Ohio University.

MARK KREMZAR

Mark Kremzar has been an Account Manager with Palmer Holland since 1998 and covers the Cincinnati, Ohio and southern Indiana territories. He joined the chemical industry in 1986 and previously worked for HVC, Inc. Mark’s professional affiliations include the CDIC Coatings Society, Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, and the Cincinnati Chemical Association, among others.

Mark resides in Cincinnati with his wife and their children. He is active in his church, enjoys running, and spending time with his family. Mark holds a BA in Economic Management from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Chad Leighty is an Account Manager in the Northern Ohio territory. Prior to joining Palmer Holland, he worked for BASF Corporation for 14 years holding the positions of Industrial Coatings Color Lab Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Sales/Technical Service.  Chad is a member of the Cleveland Coatings Society.

Chad resides in West Salem, OH with his wife and 3 children. Hobbies include hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Akron.

Lisa Marcucci is a Sales Development Specialist having joined Palmer Holland in 2005. Previously, Lisa was a self-employed business owner where she managed daily operations including sales and contract development, purchasing, and human resources. She recently joined the Ohio Rubber & Plastics Group.

Lisa lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband and family. She enjoys coaching softball and spending time with her children. Lisa attended Lorain Community College.

THOMAS POE

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.

KELLIE SNIGAR

Kellie, her husband, and their dog Bridgette have lived in Ohio for 10 years after relocating from Detroit. Kellie has both a Liberal Arts and CAD degree. Her hobbies include gardening and antiques.

STEVEN ST. JEAN

Steve St. Jean is an Account Manager for the Cleveland, Akron, and I-71 Corridor to Columbus territory. He has been with Palmer Holland since 1984 and in the chemical industry since 1970. Previously Steve worked for Lancer Dispersions. Professional affiliations include the Society for Plastics Engineers, Cleveland Coatings Society, and the Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. He was honored with the 2001 National Assn. of Container Distributors Packaging Gold Award.

Steve and wife reside in Stow, Ohio with their children. In his free time, he enjoys golf and woodworking. Steve holds a degree in Industrial Management from the University of Akron.

Bob Wehagen is Sales Development Specialist for Palmer Holland, joining the company in 2005. Previously, Bob held corporate sales and sales management positions with Call Center Resources, Inc. Throughout his career, Bob has specialized in marketing business product services to retail, financial, and health care clientele.

Bob and his family reside in Northeast Ohio, where he is active in several volunteer organizations, including his community’s emergency response team. In his free time, Bob enjoys an occasional round of golf. Bob holds a business degree from Cuyahoga Community College.