Chemicals distributor Shrieve Chemical Co., a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, appointed Joey Gullion as CEO.

Gullion brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience in the chemicals and materials industry. He previously held senior executive roles with Univar, Nexeo and SI Group, where he most recently served as Chief Commercial Office, overseeing both the commercial and research and development organizations.

“Joey is a proven leader in the chemicals industry, and we are delighted to welcome him to Shrieve,” said Ted Threadgill, board member and former CEO of Shrieve in a Sept. 3 news release. “His deep experience across both the producer and distribution sides of the business will be invaluable as Shrieve continues to strengthen supplier partnerships, enhance the value we deliver to customers, and position the company for sustained market leadership.”

He will be based at Shrieve’s headquarters in The Woodlands, TX.

“I am thrilled to join this exceptional team and confident that Shrieve’s strong foundation and entrepreneurial culture will continue to propel the company, its customers, and its partners toward long-term success,” Gullion said.