Gema USA Inc., a Graco Inc. company, announced the addition of Steven Richardson as territory manager for the Southcentral United States. Richardson brings extensive experience in technical sales and leadership across the coatings and finishing industry.

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He has successfully developed and managed multi-million-dollar territories throughout the Midwest and Southcentral U.S., leading account teams, building distribution networks and supporting customer service initiatives. His previous roles include sales leadership positions at Sherwin-Williams, Hempel USA and Sumter Coatings.

“We are excited to welcome Steven to our team,” said Shawn Hayes, sales manager at Gema USA. “His industry knowledge, technical insight and dedication to building lasting relationships make him a great fit for our team and a key asset as we continue to grow in the region.”