10 RPM International operations leaders
David Dennsteadt, Chief Operating Officer, heads this set of RPM International operations leaders, which also includes vice presidents of operations for the consumer, specialty products and India units, plus operations directors and a plant director. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at RPM International from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Andy Polanco
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · RPM International Inc.
Andy Polanco has been Vice President Operations at RPM International Inc. since June 2026, based in Baltimore City County, Maryland, and the profile describes work across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, EHS, continuous improvement and capital investment. Andy Polanco was Vice President of Manufacturing at RPM International Inc. from 2023 to 2026 and Vice President Operations, Consumer Group from 2019 to 2023.
David Dennsteadt
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · RPM International Inc.
David Dennsteadt has been Chief Operating Officer at RPM International Inc. since July 2026, based in Greater Cleveland, and the profile describes oversight of the company's operating groups, corporate development and corporate administrative functions. David Dennsteadt was Executive Vice President at RPM International Inc. from 2025 to 2026 and Segment President - RPM PCG from 2017 to 2025.
Enrique Porras, C.P.I.M, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Operations, Consumer Group · RPM International Inc.
Enrique Porras has been Vice President of Operations, Consumer Group at RPM International Inc. since August 2022, based in the Greater Chicago Area, and the profile headline reads Global Supply Chain Executive. Enrique Porras was Senior Vice President Operations and Supply Chain at Global Widget from 2021 to 2022 and Global Supply Chain Director - Dairy at The Coca-Cola Company from 2018 to 2021.
Jeremy Hall
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Operations, RPM Specialty Products Group · RPM International Inc.
Jeremy Hall has been Vice President of Operations, RPM Specialty Products Group at RPM International Inc. since January 2024, based in High Point, North Carolina. Jeremy Hall was Director, Global Manufacturing & Process Improvement, Chromium at Elementis Global from 2021 to 2024, Director of Manufacturing North American Wood at Axalta from 2017 to 2021 and Manufacturing Director-NA Wood at Valspar from 2011 to 2017.
Maureen Sorensen, LSSBB, CQE
LinkedInExperience: Global VP of Operations and Continuous Improvement Color Group · RPM International Inc.
Maureen Sorensen was Global VP of Operations and Continuous Improvement Color Group at RPM International Inc. from January 2023 to August 2025, based in the Greater Chicago Area, with the role in Cleveland, Ohio. Maureen Sorensen was also Global VP of Operations and Continuous Improvement Specialty Products Division from 2021 to 2023 and Plant Manager, Rust-Oleum Corporation from 2018 to 2021, and has been Vice President of Continuous Improvement at Regal Rexnord since September 2025.
Muthamil selvan
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Stoncor Middle east - RPM Platform Markets ( Part of RPM International INC
Muthamil selvan has been Director of Operations at Stoncor Middle East, part of the RPM Platform Markets business of RPM International, since April 2024, based in the United Arab Emirates. Muthamil selvan was Regional Operations Manager at Stoncor Middle East from 2020 to 2024, Director Of Operations at Caparol Middle East and Africa from 2012 to 2020 and Production Manager at Jotun from 2011 to 2012.
Paritosh S.
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations - India · RPM International Inc.
Paritosh S. has been Vice President Operations - India at RPM International Inc. since January 2024, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Paritosh S. was UK Operations Manager at RPM International Inc. from 2021 to 2024, Continuous Improvement Manager at RPM International Inc. from 2019 to 2021 and Manufacturing Improvement Manager at Rolls-Royce from 2014 to 2017.
Rory O'Connell-Maritz
LinkedInExperience: Technical & Operations Director · RPM Platform
Rory O'Connell-Maritz has been Technical & Operations Director at RPM Platform since September 2023, based in the Pretoria Metropolitan Area, South Africa, and also lists Technical Manager at Stoncor Africa since 2012. Rory O'Connell-Maritz was Technical Manager at Technical Finishes from 2007 to 2012 and Factory Manager at Two Ten Chemicals from 2005 to 2007.
Thomas Barich
LinkedInExperience: Plant Director · RPM International Inc.
Thomas Barich has been Plant Director at RPM International Inc. since January 2025, based in Greater Boston, and the profile names the site as the Rust-Oleum plant in Attleboro. Thomas Barich was Start-up COO at von Holzhausen from 2024 to 2025, Senior VP - Product Design & Engineering at Nylon Corporation of America from 2023 to 2024 and VP of Quality and R&D there from 2022 to 2023.
Tim Kinser
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · RPM International Inc.
Tim Kinser has been Vice President Operations at RPM International Inc. since June 2018, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Tim Kinser was Executive Vice President Operations at DAP from 2016 to 2018, Vice President of Operations at DAP from 2007 to 2016, Executive Director Manufacturing at GAF from 2006 to 2007 and Plant Manager at GAF from 1999 to 2006.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What did you change first when you took on your operations role, and why?
- 02How do you run operations across several operating companies or brands?
- 03What has your own work taught you about continuous improvement in coatings and sealants plants?
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