Donald J. Cruickshank, President Don has been active in the chemical distribution business since 1966. Don was a cofounder of theCompany in 1976. He holds a BA in Chemistry from Portland State University. Don is currentlyon the Pacific Northwest Paint Council抯 Operating Committee, and is a member of the NationalPaint and Coatings Association Suppliers Committee.

Mark Ryan, Seattle Manager Mark began his career in the paint industry as a formulator with a paint manufacturing company in 1985. He worked as a formulator until 1989 at which time he joined CDI. Mark is a graduate of Corpus Christi State University with a BS in Chemistry. He is active in the Puget Sound Paint and Coatings Association and currently chairs its Regulatory Affairs Committee.

John Mitchell, Portland Salesman John began his career in the coatings industry in 1978 with McCloskey Varnish Company workingin the laboratory and factory. John joined CDI in 1984 as a salesman. John is a member of thePacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology, and is responsible for sales to accounts inthe Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountain regions. John graduated from Portland StateUniversity with a BS in Business Administration.

Ken Wenzel, Operations Manager Ken joined Rassmussen Paint Company in Beaverton, Oregon in 1970 and worked as a paint chemist from 1974 through 1976. Ken worked for McCloskey Varnish Company in Portland from 1977 through 1989 in a number of different capacities including Plant Engineer, PurchasingAgent, and Production Manager. Ken graduated from Portland State University with a BS inApplied Sciences.