ERIC C. SWANSON (President)
Founder and President of Wolverine Coatings Corporation since 2001, after proving himself as a multi-talented force in the protective coatings industry. His strengths include research and development, quality control and manufacturing. He has experience in the heavy industrial coatings and linings, automotive, decorative, and powder coatings markets. His prior associations are with Bridgeport Chemical (General Manager and Head of Research & Development), Trimite Powders (Senior Chemist & Quality Manager), BASF (Product Development), and CheMarCo (Technical Consultant). In addition, Mr. Swanson has done extensive technical consulting to many manufacturers of paints, inks, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. He is a member of NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) and has been published in their technical journal, Materials Performance. He is also a member of NSF International and the Society for Protective Coatings. Mr. Swanson is a California native who moved to the Eastern seaboard while a teen. As Wolverine’s President, he inspires confidence and growth while embracing change and innovation.
ANDY WILLIS (Vice President, Operations)
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of South Carolina Upstate. His hands-on approach to the manufacturing process is enhanced by his levelheaded resolve. He keeps a concentrated focus on each customer’s unique needs, while maintaining a practical perspective on operations.
GARY BEARD (Sales)
Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University, he is a passionate business development executive with over 30 years of experience in sales and client relationship management. He is driven to achieve excellence through identifying strategic avenues for product line sales and end-user services that cater to cultivating new business partnerships and enhancing existing customer base.
DAVID PARROTT (Technical)
A graduate of Auburn University, he brings a strong level of intelligence and problem solving skills to the Wolverine Coatings Corporation laboratory team. In addition to his chemistry skills, David also holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology. This provides Wolverine Coatings Corporation with strong knowledge regarding the safety and suitability of our coatings in various animal containment environments.
JOANNA SWANSON (Purchasing)
Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University, her 14 year chemical plant background from BASF Corporation launched a passion for product quality, operations efficiency, and continuous improvement. She thrives on taking Wolverine leadership team’s ideas and imaginings, and bringing them to reality.
LARRY MCCULLOUGH (Safety)
Bringing 18 years of problem solving experience, from his tenure at a major grocery store chain, solving IT and POS issues. Larry started in the Production Department and then progressed into the Lab before landing in a role where he leads both Safety and Ministry. As the Safety Advocate at Wolverine Coatings Larry makes sure that no one compromises our safety.