AVON, OH – Specialty chemicals distributor Maroon Group, Avon, OH, continues to expand its U.S. reach with the addition of Chris Stephens as its newest Account Manager to cover the West Region of North America.

Stephens brings to Maroon Group a comprehensive background in the specialty chemical industry, in which he has held many roles selling specialty chemicals and packaging materials to customers in the coatings and inks, adhesives, plastics, rubber, and personal care markets. In addition to extensive knowledge on organic and inorganic pigments for coating effects and imaging and ink groups, Stephens’ experience will support Maroon’s customers in the areas of pigments and dyes, photoinitiators, UV inhibitors, and UV absorbers.