English Color and Supply apoints new leadership team

Jim English, CEO of English Color and Supply, announced new Leadership appointments for the company. English Color has assembled the best leadership team in the refinish and industrial coatings industry, the team has extensive experience in all segments of the business. English has appointed, Robert Burns, President of English Color and Supply. Burns has been with the company 29 years and has participated with the growth of the company from 10 stores to the present 48 Locations. Also joining the executive team is Steve Gallob, Chief Financial Officer. The CFO role is nothing new to Gallob, having had that role at numerous companies over the 18 years. The team is completed with the announcement of four remarkable individuals at the Vice President position. James Tucker has been named Vice President of Sales and Administration, formerly a regional director at the company; he spent his entire career in the refinish and industrial coatings industry. Tucker began his career at English Color in the 1970’s and has returned after owning his own industrial Refinishing business. Jason Layne, Vice President of Operations, came to the company through the acquisition of his families business by English Color and Supply in 2008.

Dan Sullivan, Vice President of Sales, for the Central region, has broad experience in the industry from coatings application to management of the companies’ sales force. Sullivan began his career at English Color in 1992.
 
Jeff King, Vice President of Sales, for the Eastern Region began his career at English Color in 2005 after holding various positions in the collision Repair industry. King has extensive knowledge in the Industrial coatings segment as well as Collision repair equipment.
 
“This is a world class team of individuals that will guide English Color & Supply along its plan of future growth and acquisitions,“ says English. “This leadership team has well over 100 years of experience In the Refinish and Industrial coatings industry. “
 
Today, English Color & Supply is one the most successful paint and coatings distribution companies operating 48 stores in 8 states.  Founded in 1946 by Bob English, English Color has established itself as a leader in the industry throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.

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