Barentz appointed Jeff Jakubowski as vice president of Sales for its CASE & Plastics division. With over 30 years of experience in sales leadership, commercial management, and technical roles in the specialty chemical sector, Jakubowski brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, revenue growth, and customer solutions.

His background includes managing large-scale teams and fostering long-term partnerships, further strengthening Barentz’s position in the CASE & Plastics industry. In addition to his industry experience, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army and holds bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and business administration, as well as an MBA.

“I am very excited for Jeff to join our experienced team on the East Coast, where in combination with his leadership capabilities we will continue to offer the very best solution-oriented distribution experience for our customers and principals,” said Bill Nicholas, senior vice president of sales, CASE & Plastics North America.