Our Team

Dr. Meiling transformed CHEMEON from the ashes of an insolvent metal finishing company to profitability and success in the global race to replace the known carcinogen hexavalent chrome with environmentally friendly chemistry. CHEMEON manufactures and supports the MIL SPEC qualified replacement to hexavalent chrome, CHEMEON TCP-HF (Hexavalent Free). CHEMEON also supports patented CHEMEON 0CP-6800 (Zero Chrome) and CHEMEON eTCP, designed to provide corrosion protection and enhanced adhesion properties to light metals.

Dean Meiling spent most of his successful career in the investment business. Prior to retirement, he was a Managing Director of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO). During his career, Dean was involved in a broad range of activities including securities analysis, client relationship management, investment strategy development, marketing and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining PIMCO in 1976, Dean handled private placement debt investments at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and performed common stock analysis for a New York-based mutual fund family. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison (BBA - Finance) and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (MBA - Finance).

Ted Ventresca is a process driven, team building executive with a management focus on client needs and new business development. Under his direction, CHEMEON has launched multiple new products and services for industry and the military including CHEMEON TCP-HF RTU (Ready to Use) and three new chemistries that include CHEMEON eTCP RTU. Ted is credited with the change of the CHEMEON sales model, making many CHEMEON products available globally. This has resulted in profitability and year over year growth. Ted has presented CHEMEON solutions before the State of California as part of the Metal Finishing Industry of California. His development of interactive teaching tools, including online videos and training, have resulted in valuable tools being instantly accessible by clients and industry.

Dr. Sjon Westre leads CHEMEON’s development of environmentally responsible coating and seal alternatives to hexavalent chrome for use on light metals. His focus includes the creation and optimization of new conversion coating and anodizing chemistries and processes, development of analytical procedures, and management of the CHEMEON Laboratory, Training Center and Technical Support Group. Dr. Westre has expanded the CHEMEON laboratory team to accommodate the growing demand for CHEMEON Research and Development of advanced corrosion protection surface technology for light metals.

Dr. Meiling transformed CHEMEON from the ashes of an insolvent metal finishing company to profitability and success in the global race to replace the known carcinogen hexavalent chrome with environmentally friendly chemistry. CHEMEON manufactures and supports the MIL SPEC qualified replacement to hexavalent chrome, CHEMEON TCP-HF (Hexavalent Free). CHEMEON also supports patented CHEMEON 0CP-6800 (Zero Chrome) and CHEMEON eTCP, designed to provide corrosion protection and enhanced adhesion properties to light metals.

Dean Meiling spent most of his successful career in the investment business. Prior to retirement, he was a Managing Director of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO). During his career, Dean was involved in a broad range of activities including securities analysis, client relationship management, investment strategy development, marketing and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining PIMCO in 1976, Dean handled private placement debt investments at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and performed common stock analysis for a New York-based mutual fund family. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison (BBA - Finance) and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (MBA - Finance).

Ted Ventresca is a process driven, team building executive with a management focus on client needs and new business development. Under his direction, CHEMEON has launched multiple new products and services for industry and the military including CHEMEON TCP-HF RTU (Ready to Use) and three new chemistries that include CHEMEON eTCP RTU. Ted is credited with the change of the CHEMEON sales model, making many CHEMEON products available globally. This has resulted in profitability and year over year growth. Ted has presented CHEMEON solutions before the State of California as part of the Metal Finishing Industry of California. His development of interactive teaching tools, including online videos and training, have resulted in valuable tools being instantly accessible by clients and industry.

Dr. Sjon Westre leads CHEMEON’s development of environmentally responsible coating and seal alternatives to hexavalent chrome for use on light metals. His focus includes the creation and optimization of new conversion coating and anodizing chemistries and processes, development of analytical procedures, and management of the CHEMEON Laboratory, Training Center and Technical Support Group. Dr. Westre has expanded the CHEMEON laboratory team to accommodate the growing demand for CHEMEON Research and Development of advanced corrosion protection surface technology for light metals.