Andrew Recker

Experience

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  Amresco

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Chemical Analyst

  Quantitative and qualitative analysis of over 3500 different chemicals either manufactured or received for testing from other companies in an ISO-9002 certified environment.Key skills used: Operation and calibration of analytical equipment such as UV-spectrophotometry, Karl-Fischer moisture quantification, Metrohm and Mettler titrators, IR spectrometer, Chromatography including HPLC, and Conductivity meters.Use of key laboratory methods such as electrophoresis of DNA, RNA, and protein markers in agarose and acrylamide gels, manual titrations and standardizations of titrants, bacterial growth assays with many different media, enzymatic assays using a kinetics/time absorbance, and many other ACS and USP methods along with good laboratory practices and asceptic techniques. Show less

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  Excello Group

  Apr 2001 - Feb 2004

  Research and Development Chemist

  Precise compounding of pressure-sensitive adhesives with UV-cured free-radical acrylate systems and cationic systems for new product development.Knowledge of plastic additives to enhance extruded material properties.Development and implementation of cost-effective production processes for manufacturing.Assessment of production problems, both present and future, along with corrective action development.Achievements- Two patent applications

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  Columbia Chemical

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2009

  Research Chemist

  Corrosion protective coatings and zinc electroplating additives research for development of marketable chemistries.Key skills:Knowledge of metal salts for formulation of conversion coatings.Use of XRF, AA spectrophotometer, IR.Development of acrylic, polyurethane, and other polymer corrosion protective coatings.(waterbourne and solvent-bourne)Manipulation of plating bath solutions to produce a desired effect.Customer trial implementation and product troubleshooting.Responsible for managing two entry level chemists and interns.Achievements-Patent application - US20070243397Many unique products developed which tripled total sales over the course of four years. Show less

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  AkzoNobel

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Product Development Chemist / Lab supervisor

  Core development of protective coatings for various tank lining applications with particular focus on the power industry and enhanced oil production. Multiple novel technologies developed resulting in organic growth.• Developed patented lining technology utilizing hybrid chemistry for high temperature / pressure enhanced oil production applications. o High build acid resistant coating for flue gas desulfurization application o Non-styrene, low VOC, vinyl ester coating o Hybrid high-performance lining for high-temperature pressure vessels in oil and gas Show less

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  BASF

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Technical Marketing Specialist

  Technical marketing of BASF formulation additives portfolio with a focus on the industrial coatings segment.• Maintained multi-million dollar pipeline for Formulation Additives leading to a dramatic increase in revenue over 3 years.

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  Emerald Performance Materials

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Technical Director

  Management of R&D for performance additives targeting coatings, adhesives, and construction markets. Focus synthesis with silanes, modified siloxanes, and PDMS derivatives for development of novel crosslinkers, reactive surface modifiers, and compatible reactive defoamers.• Developed novel hyper functional crosslinker for waterbased coatings.• Launched innovative compatible but efficient defoamer technology for waterbased coatings market.

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  DyStar

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

  Technical Director - Performance Chemicals
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  BASF

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  Technical Marketing Specialist

  Technical marketing of BASF formulation additives portfolio with a focus on the industrial and automotive coatings segments. Accountable for North America project opportunity pipeline for coatings, adhesives, and sealant applications. Accountable for North America project opportunity pipeline for coatings, adhesives, and sealant applications.• Managed and maintained a multi-million dollar pipeline ensuring the flow of high-quality opportunities, positioning the company for revenue growth.• Developed novel latex paint conductive additive providing an EMF resistant security property.• Launched reactive dispersant technology with unmatched jetness for automotive exterior coatings. Show less

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  Chlor Rid International Inc

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  Business Manager
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  Borchers

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Business manager for a surface preparation segment within Milliken while leading an applications development team for the coatings additives and catalyst business across coatings markets.• Patented visual indicator for surface preparation treatment residue to lower risk of failure. • Developed comprehensive chemistry for high-performance 100% solids coating technology.

  • Business Manager, Applications Director

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Technical Marketing Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Sherwin-Williams

  Jan 2021 - May 2024

  • Achieved record revenue growth 15%+ for 2 consecutive years through significant new product development. Spearheaded strategic new product development initiatives that drove record revenue growth exceeding 15% for 2 consecutive years, expanding market share and increasing customer satisfaction.• Implemented a targeted end use application filing strategy resulting in the development of 4 to 6 patentable inventions strengthening the company’s intellectual property and supporting key market opportunities.• Built a high-impact national recruitment pipeline, attracting and hiring 4 top-performing industry PhDs in 2 years.• Represented the company at industry conferences and events delivering keynote addresses, promoting innovation, building relationships with industry leaders, improving brand recognition and gaining mindshare.• Led the R&D team employing tactical strategies to execute fast track launches for 12 new product lines achieving market expansion in record time.• Created an innovative OpenSource problem-solving program utilizing strategies including shark tanks, brainstorming, and prize fund events which focus on problem statements instead of chemistry fostering a more collaborative and inventive R&D environment. Show less

  • Vice President of Research & Development

    May 2022 - May 2024

  • Senior Research & Development Technical Director

    Jan 2021 - May 2022
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  Omya

  Sept 2024 - now

  Sales