Hubbard-Hall welcomes David Keller as Senior Chemist.
In this role, he will be responsible for product development, evaluating formulations, and working with customers on cost savings initiatives.
Keller brings 28 years of experience in product development, specializing in cleaners used in the Aerospace OEM & MRO and industrial and institutional markets. Most recently, he worked at Brulin & Company, Inc. as an Industrial/Process Line Chemist.
“Hubbard-Hall’s philosophy is that they ‘adopt’ their employees, not just hire them. Well, I was abducted!” Keller says. “The way the Technical Team works side by side with their customers and future customers coincides with my passion for understanding how things work and finding process improvements.”
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI, and completed coursework and research toward a Master of Science in Chemistry from Indiana University. He has held a membership with the American Chemical Society since 1995. Keller has also been published in Inorganic Chemistry and as a contributor to Handbook for Critical Cleaning and Handbook for Critical Cleaning – Cleaning Agents and Systems.
Keller reports to Mike Valenti, Director of Technology, and will work out of the Inman, SC facility.
“David brings a proven track record in product innovation, manufacturing improvements, and customer success,” Valenti says. “He will be a valuable asset to our customers in our mission to reduce chemistry usage and process complexity.”
Founded in 1849, Hubbard-Hall is the oldest independent chemical distributor in the United States. Hubbard-Hall helps manufacturers reduce cost, complexity, and chemical consumption through process efficiencies and product innovations. Now in its 6th generation of family leadership under CEO & Chairman Molly Kellogg, Hubbard-Hall holds certification for ISO 9001:2015, Responsible Distribution as certified by the NACD, and as a Women Owned Small Business. The company has also been recognized as a CT Top Workplace 7 times.
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