AMERICUS, GA – TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc., announced that Douglas T. Mueller has joined TCI as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Mueller reports to Doug Greene, President of TCI. In this newly created position, Mueller will lead all of TCI technology and innovation activities across all technical facilities.

Mueller joins TCI Powder Coatings from Hempel, where he served as the North American Technical Director. Prior to working at Hempel, he served as Technology Director for Valspar's global industrial business including the powder, liquid and electrodeposition coating segments.