E.T. Horn Adds Senior Account Manager

Company Augments its Advanced Materials Group by Hiring Dustin Le

LA MIRADA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The E.T. Horn Company, a leading national distributor, supplier, marketer, and manufacturer of specialty chemicals and ingredients, today announced that Dustin Le has been hired as Senior Account Manager. He will be assigned to develop and manage key accounts within the company’s Advanced Materials Group, which specializes in helping customers with the formulation development, production, and processing of thermoset and thermoplastic resins and resin systems.

“I am ecstatic to have Dustin join us and play an integral role in the growth of our company”

An industry veteran, Mr. Le has held various positions including successful stints at Lasco Bathware Corp., and BASF, where his technical sales skills led him to manage a customer base worth more than $15 million. Most recently, he was VP of Product Technology and Development at Line-X LLC, where his responsibilities included elastomer products development, marketing and business development strategies, and general management of its west coast operations.

“I am ecstatic to have Dustin join us and play an integral role in the growth of our company,” said Parry Foskett, Vice President of E.T. Horn’s Advanced Materials Group. “With his extensive and impressive resume of work and a tenacious business style, we believe he’ll be able to satisfy the needs of our current customers, principal suppliers, and future prospects.”

Mr. Le holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Long Beach State and later earned his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University.

He is currently a board member of the Polyurea Development Association, and also holds an advisory role for the department of Chemical Engineering at his undergrad alma mater.

Residing with his wife and two children in Irvine, CA, when he’s away from the workplace, Mr. Le enjoys his role of being a dedicated family man.

About The E.T. Horn Company -

The E.T. Horn Company is employee owned and one of North America’s largest distributors, marketers and manufacturers of specialty chemicals, raw materials, and specialty ingredients for use in composites, adhesives, food products, coatings, plastics, building materials, elastomers, lubrication, nutrition, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, personal care, home care, air care and, most recently, animal wellness products. Founded in 1961, E.T. Horn focuses on providing formulation solutions, superior customer service and technical expertise and distributing products from only the finest manufacturers. For additional information contact the company at 800-442-HORN or visit www.ethorn.com.

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