OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced that it is moving forward with its CEO succession process, and Kevin M. McMullen is stepping down as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and as a member of the board of directors, effective December 1, 2016, to pursue other interests.

H.M. Royal Inc., a chemical distribution and sales development company, is growing its team to expand customer support and quality control as product demand grows.

Jennifer S. Granados, Ph.D., has joined Orion Engineered Carbons as Marketing Manager, Coatings, Printing Systems and Specialty Applications, Americas Region.

The ChemQuest Group Inc. has added Frank Gori as Director, Commercial & Operational Efficiencies in Pharmaceutical, Agricultural and Specialty Chemicals.

LiquiGlide Inc. has appointed Greg Keenan as the company’s head of new business development.

Western Specialty Contractors has hired Crystal Moyer of Eureka, Missouri, as a National Account Manager.

HMG Paints is strengthening its position in Ireland with the appointment of Paul McGuinness as Sales and Technical Manager.

Sprayroq Inc. has added Jeremy Huckaby to its team as the new Director of Business Development.

Carbon black producer Black Bear announced that Patricia Geelen, Ph.D., has joined the company to head up product development efforts in coatings and to serve customers in the growing market for high-quality “green” carbon blacks.

Vogel Paint Inc. announced two new senior management positions.