VP of Research and Development for Pilot Chemical Retires
CINCINNATI — Rick Shook is retiring from Pilot Chemical Co. after nearly 40 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Research and Development.
Shook spent his entire career in research and development, joining Pilot’s Santa Fe Springs facility in California as a Chemist in December 1978 and serving in roles over the years that included Lab Supervisor, Lab Manager, Corporate Technical Manager and Director of Research. In his role as Vice President of Research and Development, Shook was responsible for technology and innovation activities, including new products and new process developments.