Ron Raleigh
Painesville,OH
Summary
Ron is a motivated, active and project-oriented leader who leverages an engineering and chemistry technical background with a business-centric approach to accomplish company and personal goals. Ron utilizes initiative and drive to complete immediate objectives, coaching and empowerment to enable others, and an endless sense of curiosity and vision to continue to personally grow and improve.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager
Cargill, Inc.
Painesville, OH
2021.01 - 2026.07
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities across product lines, expanding reach into new segments and industries.
- Developed market maps for applications in target markets
- Support new product development by identifying market needs, aligning with core competencies, and guiding the commercialization process.
- Support R&D in Technical Service initiatives that enable stronger customer relationships and closure of new opportunities.
- Promote company brand and marketplace activities worldwide as a leader in sustainable initiatives.
- Help coach and nurture new hires in new roles on the team.
- Project Manager role within Cargill's Project Management System
Market Manager
BYK Additives
Painesville, Ohio
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Generated $8 million in sales.
- Develop and execute segment regional vision and strategy
- Manage Technical Service and Application Lab priorities
- Identified market needs to inform and drive product development initiatives
- Build cross-functional, collaborative teams for goal achievement
Technical Sales Manager
BYK Additives
Painesville, Ohio
2016.11 - 2018.01
- US/NA national account responsibilities - Mid-west focus (over 100 active accounts)
- US/NA national distributor agent support - Multiple distribution partners
- PVC and Thermoplastics market segment specialty - Multiple additive functionalities and chemistries
- Plastics market analysis and industry Monitoring
- Trade group representation
Marketing and Techncal Service Chemist
Valtris Specialty Chemicals/Ferro Corp.
Independence, OH
2007.11 - 2016.10
- Technical contact for all product lines - Primary products: plasticizers and fire retardants
- Develop product specific literature and advertising
- Gather industry, market, and market segment data
- Assist in development and evolution of product strategies
- Generate marketing materials
- Sales support
- New product development
- Technical presentations
- Product stewardship and EHS&S Supervisor/Site Representative
- Safety initiatives (Site Safety Committee, Incident Commander)
Corporate Development Manager - Technology
Ferro Corp.
Independece, OH
2013.01 - 2013.11
- Facilitated mergers and acquisitions
- Management of corporate organic and inorganic growth
- Drive forward internal technical projects
- Discover the potential of external relationships
- Match new opportunities with existing capabilities in corporate strategic objectives
- Identify and break down barriers to growth
Developmental Chemist
Novagard Solutions/Foamseal
Cleveland, OH
2001.07 - 2007.11
- Formulated sealants (RVT)
- Developed new products (UV curables and 2K)
- Generated marketing materials
- Supervised scale-up operations
Education
MBA - International Marketing
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH2015-05
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
Athens, OH2001-05
Skills
- Business development
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
- Account planning
- Product commercialization
- New product development
- Technical service
- Customer relationship management
Product Expertise
- PVC/Plasticizers/Stabilizers/Bio-Plasticizers
- Fire Retardants
- Lubricants
- Defoamers/Foaming Agents
- Rheology Modifiers
- Biocides
- Anti-Statics
- Pigment Dispersants
- Lubricants
Markets
- Flooring
- Coated Fabrics/Textiles
- Plastisols
- Medical Devices
- Food Packaging
- Wire and Cable
- Screen Print Inks
- Sealants
- Automotive Components
Affiliations
- Society of Plastics Engineers - Vinyl Division, President 2023-2026
- Society of Plastics Engineers - Cleveland Section, Chair of Students, Awards, and Education Committee
- Scouting America - Lake Erie Council, Scoutmaster, Troop 64
- Court of Master Sommeliers - Introductory Sommelier
- American Radio Relay League - FCC Radio Technician Licence
- American Red Cross - CPR and First Aid Certifications
- PEERS Sales and Commercial Excellence Training
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
Cargill, Inc.
2021.01 - 2026.07
Market Manager
BYK Additives
2018.01 - 2021.01
Technical Sales Manager
BYK Additives
2016.11 - 2018.01
Corporate Development Manager - Technology
Ferro Corp.
2013.01 - 2013.11
Marketing and Techncal Service Chemist
Valtris Specialty Chemicals/Ferro Corp.
2007.11 - 2016.10
Developmental Chemist
Novagard Solutions/Foamseal
2001.07 - 2007.11
MBA - International Marketing
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University