Tulsa-based International Chemical Co. (Inter-Chem) has announced several senior leadership changes. Brad Thomas, who has been with the company for 35 years and served as President and CEO for the last 16 years, retired as of June 30. Aaron Choquette, former Senior Vice President, has stepped into the role of President and CEO.
Inter-Chem said Thomas was instrumental in guiding the company through its Employee Ownership structure and growing Inter-Chem and its associated subsidiaries through a variety of expansions and acquisitions. Choquette has been with Inter-Chem for 33 years, serving in a variety of roles including accounting, operations, commercial trading, and business development.
John Mayfield continues in his roles as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mayfield has 36 years of tenure with Inter-Chem having served in a variety of financial roles. Doug Wells, who has been with the company for 35 years, is serving as Senior Vice President in Fertilizer Dealer Sales.
Mark Coolidge, who has been with Inter-Chem for 19 years, is now serving as Vice President, Sulfur. Steven Groce has been named Vice President, Southeast Fertilizer Sales, and has 15 years of experience with the company.