Richard B. (Rick) Jones joined The ChemQuest Group, Inc. in September 2006 from Valspar Corporation where he was Business Director / Floor, Door and Window Coatings. Previously, he spent twenty-eight years within the adhesives and coatings businesses - from PPG Industries to Lord Corporation, Sovereign Specialty Chemicals and Henkel Corporation. His entire career has focused on business management, marketing and technical aspects with expertise in automotive refinish, auto/truck assembly, industrial products, global automotive and aerospace OEMs - in addition to wood coatings product development and sales.

Rick's capabilities include strong general marketing management, product development, sales management and technical skills.  His has extensive knowledge and experience in creating and launching profitable sales / marketing / development programs for new technical products and / or for new markets (both domestic and international) targeting direct end-users and distribution channels.

 Rick holds a B.S. degree from Allegheny College, Meadville, PA.