MEDINA, OH – RPM International Inc. announced that John J. McLaughlin will take on a new role within RPM as a Senior Vice President. He has led RPM’s DAP Group as President and CEO for 22 years. Terry Horan, DAP Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will replace McLaughlin as President and CEO. These promotions will be effective December 15, 2015. Both McLaughlin and Horan will report directly to Ronald A. Rice, RPM President and Chief Operating Officer.
In his new role, McLaughlin will be responsible for achieving manufacturing, supply chain, logistical and operational efficiencies at RPM’s more than 50 operating companies around the world. He will also lead the strategic connections initiative between RPM business units.