Chemical Dynamics, LLC

Chemical Dynamics LLC is a full-service paint and coatings consulting firm that provides an array of services for the paints and coatings industries, their suppliers, customers and coaters. In addition to offering a multitude of consulting expertise and services, we also offer a full range of analytical capabilities including reverse engineering of formulations, failure analysis, identification of contaminants, surface analysis, problem solving, accelerated lab testing, methods development, litigation and expert witness support. As an affiliate of the Coatings Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University, we also offer unique capabilities including product development of coatings including all types of compliant and rapid cure “energy saving products” such as UV, Near IR curables and coil coatings. If you are looking for the best paint consultants in the industry, then look no further. We will happily fulfill all of your Paint Consultant, Coating Consultant, Powder Paint Consultant, Paint Failure, Coil Coating, Lead Paint Litigation, and Paint Solution needs.

Ron received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. During his undergraduate studies he was active in campus organizations including the American Chemical Society. He also completed research projects on new molecules that could be used as propellants under a grant from the US Navy. He graduated with a distinguished rating on his comprehensive exam in chemistry.
After completion of his undergraduate work, he entered the University of Pittsburgh graduate school of chemistry. There he pursued graduate studies in the field of physical organic chemistry, concentrating on research in organometallic chemistry. After publishing his research in the American Chemical Society Journal of Chemistry he went on to receive an M.S. degree in Chemistry.
While at the University of Pittsburgh he was awarded a Teaching Fellowship for distinguished undergraduate teaching He was also elected into the honorary chemical fraternity for his academic achievements. Latter he completed course work for a PHD in chemistry but elected to work in industry rather than completing the required additional research for his Doctorate degree. While at PPG Industries in Springdale and Allison Park, PA, Ron developed several new automotive original equipment and automotive refinish coatings products. His activities concentrated on the development of high solids and water borne OEM finishes as well as two component ambient cure products including those for topcoat and primer applications. During the eight years he was at PPG he was promoted several times and was granted multiple patents for his innovative development contributions.
In 1980, Ron and his family moved to Chicago to accept a new research and development management position with Desoto Inc. At that time Desoto was the largest manufacturer of house paint in the country and was a significant supplier of Industrial, finishes including automotive coatings. During his nearly ten years with Desoto, he held several progressively more responsible management positions culminating with the Director of Industrial Research. While at Desoto Ron and his development teams were awarded two R&D 100 awards in global competition for distinguished achievement in the development of innovative products. He was responsible for the development groups in appliance, electrocoat, paper, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and coil coating. While at Desoto, he was also awarded several patents for novel developments in UV Cure, water borne, high solids, and low cure chemistries for metal and plastic substrates.
In 1990 Ron accepted a position with Morton International at their Woodstock, IL Research center as the Vice President of Research and Technology for Industrial Coatings. Responsibilities included coatings for coil, traffic, industrial, Aluminum Extrusion and drum linings. While at Morton, Ron and his development teams commercialized a multitude of new products for these applications. He was the recipient of another R&D 100 award for a new coil coating technology and multiple patents in water borne, high solids and high performance polyester, silicone polyester and acrylic resins and coatings made form these resins. In 2000 when the company was purchased by BASF's, R&D was moved to Southfield Michigan and accepted the position of the lead technical role in Industrial Coatings. In 2002, in addition to Technical Director, he was assigned the role of Global Director of Coil Coating product development and made contributions to advancing BASF's position in coil coatings on a worldwide basis.
In 2004, Ron left BASF to pursue other interests primarily as a consultant with a new company that he formed named Chemical Dynamics LLC. Ron currently resides in Brighton, Michigan with his family.
Ron is also an Adjunct Research Professor at the Coatings Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University developing energy efficient coatings under a research grant from the Department of Energy. At the University he also teaches short courses on a variety of coatings related topics.

Professional Affiliations: Coatings Research Institute of Eastern Michigan University

Awards: Pace Awards Finalist 2011, Over 50 US and foreign patents, Business owner has been awarded 3 R and D 100 awards