American Coatings Association Announces New Officers
WASHINGTON – The American Coatings Association (ACA) announced the election of two new officers to its Board of Directors. Charles W. Shaver (Charlie), Chairman and CEO of Axalta Coating Systems, will serve as ACA Chairman, and Charles E. Bennett (Chuck), Chairman of Randolph Products Inc. and Vice Chairman of Dixie Chemical Co., will serve as ACA Vice Chairman & Treasurer.
Shaver has spent over 35 years in the global petrochemical, oil and gas industry. From 2004 to 2011, prior to leading Axalta, he was CEO and President of the TPC Group. Shaver also served as Vice President and General Manager for General Chemical from 2001 through 2004 and as a Vice President and General Manager for Arch Chemicals from 1999 through 2001. He began his career with the Dow Chemical Co. serving in a series of operational, engineering and business positions from 1980 through 1996.