Albemarle Corp., a leader in the global specialty chemicals market, announced that John Steitz has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective March 1, 2012.

Lintech International LLC, Macon, GA, announced that Chantel Zuza will be relocating to Charlotte, NC, in an outside sales role.

Rick Devore has joined pigment supplier LANSCO COLORS as a Sales Manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the pigment industry, Devore will have account responsibility primarily in the Midwest states.

Sumter Coatings Inc. announced the retirement of President and CEO Ross S. McKenzie.

The Board of Directors of RPM International Inc. has elected Russell L. Gordon, currently Vice President – Corporate Planning, to be Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective April 10, 2012.

International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has promoted Chris McMillan to Protective Coatings Marketing Manager, North America.

Ferguson Chemical Innovation, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, announced that Riki Gogna has accepted the position of Business Line Manager for the Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants Group (CAS).

Micro Powders Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance micronized wax additives, has recently appointed Deena Strauss Kornblau to Vice President - Director of Sales & Marketing.

The Board of Directors of the Hoover Group Inc. announced that Paul Lewis has joined Hoover Container Solutions Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Linetec, an independent architectural finisher, has named Jeffrey A. Fochs Jr. as a new Associate.