Barentz Expands CASE Team

April 18, 2023

Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Ryan Vodicka as a new Account Manager covering CASE customers in the Midwest.

Ryan brings to Barentz more than two decades of paint and coatings industry experience he gained working at Aexcel Corp. in various technical and commercial roles, such as National Sales Manager, Lab Manager, Technical Manager, and Traffic Paint Chemist. In addition to a proven track record of delivering sustainable revenue and growth in commercial roles, Ryan has a background of R&D experience working as a Quality Control Chemist at State Industrial Products, developing new product formulations and following them through the product development process. He has an MBA from Lake Erie College, as well as a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University.

"I'm excited to have someone of Ryan's caliber, professionalism, and experience joining our team. I'm confident that he will have a major impact on the success of Barentz," Tom Papasso, VP of Sales, said.

About Barentz
Barentz is a leading global life science ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 65 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.5 billion, the company employs around 2,000 people worldwide and serves over 22,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz-na.com.