International Paint LLC, Houston, a division of Akzo Nobel, has hired Bob Bernard to serve as its new engineering account executive for the high-value infrastructure markets throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.

Bernard was recruited by International Paint to help direct the company's long-term efforts for developing brand awareness and growth of International's high performance coatings sales in high-value infrastructure markets throughout the North Central portion of the United States.

To learn more about International Paint LLC or any of its full-range of protective coating products, call 800/525.6824 or visit www.internationalpaint.com/.