SANTA ANA, CA - Ronald C. Lazof has resigned as president and CEO of Behr Process Corp., Santa Ana, CA, and will pursue "other consulting and investing opportunities and will remain a strategic consultant to Behr," the company announced.
The company said Charles A. "Chuck" Dowd, a Masco Corp. group president who oversees the operations of Behr, will assume Lazof's responsibilities until a successor is named. Masco, a diversified manufacturer of home-improvement products and coatings, acquired Behr in 1999. Behr is a manufacturer of architectural coatings and stains, and is a major paint supplier to home-center industry giant Home Depot.