Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. Company, announced that Jeff Hale celebrated 35 years of service with the company.
Hale is the Director of Marketing for Gema and responsible for managing the marketing team for the powder coating business covering the United States and Canada. He is a 1987 graduate of Purdue University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Entering the finishing industry in 1987, Hale has held a variety of positions within Gema including engineering, product management, sales, distribution management, and marketing.
He is an active participant within the powder coating industry as a presenter at technical conferences, trade shows, and training classes. Hale has also written several articles on the powder coating process for various societies and trade publications. He is a recipient of a United States Patent and active member of the Powder Coating Institute and Chemical Coaters Association.
