06.16.09
International Paint has named Chris Tiernay vice president protective coatings, North America. In this role, Tiernay will be responsible for growing the protective coatings business throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Central America, which includes the International Paint Protective Coatings, Devoe High Performance Coatings, Enviroline, Ceilcote and Chartek brands. Tiernay is a 24-year veteran of the coatings industry and has extensive expertise in sales, sales management and general management roles in both Canada and the U.S., with broad experience in company-owned stores and independent dealer channels of distribution. Prior to joining International Paint Protective Coatings, he held a number of senior sales management roles at the former ICI Paints