Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. Company, announced that Andrew Ukhov has officially become a citizen of the United States of America.

Ukhov graduated from Yaroslavl State Technical University with a specialization in chemical technology of polymeric compounds. He started his career in Russia, focused on coatings and specialized in the use of fusion bond epoxy (FBE) coatings applied on pipe and valves for the oil, gas, and water industries. Ukhov was employed at coating manufacturers covering a variety of markets - general industrial, marine, pipe and valves, to agricultural.

Ukhov had a desire to broaden his life and work experiences, leading him to move to the United States. He joined Gema in 2017 as a ServiceNet Technician, and is currently in the position of Technical Service Specialist.

In 2022, Ukhov obtained the certification of Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM^®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Continuing to further his education, in 2023 he also received Kaizen Lean Yellow Belt certification. Ukhov also speaks multiple languages - Russian, English, and German.