Chemeon Surface Technology Elevates Leadership to Lean C-Level Team
Chemeon Surface Technology, a global leader in environmentally responsible metal surface engineering solutions, announced the elevation and consolidation of its executive leadership into a streamlined, exclusively C-level structure.
This strategic shift reflects the company’s commitment to agility, operational efficiency, and enhanced cross-functional alignment.
“By transitioning to a lean, C-level leadership model, we are eliminating unnecessary hierarchy to accelerate decision-making, empower our executives, and foster seamless collaboration across the organization,” says Dr. Madylon Meiling, Co-Founder and CEO of Chemeon.
Jason Kerver has been promoted to Chief Information Officer, advancing from Vice President of Operations. Dr. Sjon Westre has been elevated to Chief Technology Officer, rising from Senior Vice President of Technology. Ted Ventresca’s dual President/COO responsibilities have been consolidated into his longstanding Chief Operating Officer position, and Chemeon Co-Founder/CFO Dean Meiling continues in his role as Chief Financial Officer.
“This leadership model enhances Chemeon’s ability to respond to customer needs and market opportunities, while continuing to deliver game-changing solutions like TCP-HF (Hex Free), eTCP, ECC-PRO, and SurfGard Field Repair Kits that remove and replace the known carcinogen hexavalent chrome while protecting the world’s most demanding light metal assets,” Dr. Meiling says.
The strategic realignment reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence, rapid innovation, and sustained growth in the high-performance specialty coatings sector.
Chemeon is a global provider of advanced chemical solutions for surface finishing, specializing in military-qualified coatings for aerospace, automotive, and defense applications. Chemeon has established itself as a cornerstone of North American specialty chemical research and development, including TCP-HF (Hexavalent Free), next-gen eTCP trivalent conversion coatings, anodizing chemistries, dyes, and university-level training through its West Coast Center of Technical Excellence.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the new leadership structure at CHEMEON?
We have elevated to a lean C-level team. This structure improves agility while preserving deep technical expertise.
How will this change benefit customers?
Customers will experience faster decision-making, quicker innovation cycles, and even stronger technical support for products like eTCP®, ECC-PRO™, and our full chemistry line.
Will Dr. Sjon Westre continue in his role?
Yes — Dr. Westre’s new position is Chief Technical Officer, ensuring continuity of technical leadership and innovation in trivalent chromium solutions.
Will Ted Ventresca continue in his role?
Yes — Mr. Ventresca’s combined responsibilities as President and Chief Operating Officer for CHEMEON since 2014 will consolidate and continue under his Chief Operating Officer (COO) title.
Does this affect product quality or support?
No — we remain fully committed to the highest standards of quality, compliance, training, and customer service that define CHEMEON.
Why is CHEMEON making this leadership change now?
To increase agility and innovation capacity in a rapidly evolving industry while continuing to deliver exceptional value to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
How does the lean C-level team support global partnerships?
The streamlined structure enables faster collaboration with partners like SurTec, Ditrimex, and Surventis, in addition to quicker response to global market needs.
Will training and technical services continue as usual?
Yes — our renowned hands-on training classes, consulting, and 3D metrology services remain a core offering with the same high level of expertise.
Who should I contact for questions about this announcement?
Reach out to info@chemeon.com. We are happy to discuss the benefits for your specific operations.