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Mr. Kenny Messer

kdmesser@wcu.edu

President, Arkema Coating Resins

Appointed by Board of Governors
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017
July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021

Education

Western Carolina University
BS Chemistry, 1986

Duke University
Fuqua School of Business
Executive Management Program, 2000

Professional

Arkema Coating Resins
Cary, NC
President, September 2019 - present

Sartomer Americas
Exton, PA
President, July 2014 - Present

Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
Specialty Chemicals
Business Executive, 1986-June, 2014

Volunteer

Western Carolina University
-Alumni Board of Directors, President 1997-1999
-Catamount Club Board of Directors, President 2008-2010
-Chancellor Search Committee, 2011, 2018-2019
-University 2020 Strategic Planning Committee, 2011-2012
-Board of Trustees, 2013-2017, 2017-2021
      Chair, Finance and Audit Committee

Upstate SC United Way Volunteer
Chester County United Way
WCU Professional Achievement Award 2018

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