company & leadership
KopCoat was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1988. Two years later we joined our parent company, RPM International Inc., and since then, we've been delivering premier products across the globe. We partner with our customers to protect farms, forests, and buildings while ensuring safe, ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable business practices. Our guiding principles revolve around three core pillars: our customers, our co-workers, and our communities.
our CUSTOMERS
First and foremost, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers. We continually strive to reduce our costs, enhance our value, and provide outstanding service.
our CO-WORKERS
We uphold the dignity and merit of our co-workers, ensuring fair compensation and safe, orderly working conditions. We foster an environment where all are encouraged to achieve objectives and share ideas or concerns.our COMMUNITIES
Beyond our workplace, we recognize our responsibility to the communities in which we operate. We strive to be good citizens by protecting the properties we are privileged to use and safeguarding the environment.
leadership
Ranju Arya
PRESIDENT
Ranju brings global business leadership experience to KopCoat and leads the team with a passion for growth and innovation. Previously, he held various leadership positions with PPG Industries. He holds an MBA as well as a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
BO HAMMOND
GLobal Director, WOOD PRESERVATION
Bo joined KopCoat in 2022 and has 29 years of wood products industry experience, having led both operational and sales organizations. Bo is married with two adult daughters and stays busy horse farming outside of KopCoat.
Patrick Hanulak
Director, Strategic Initiatives & innovation
Patrick has over 30 years of industry experience in coatings product management, marketing, business development, sales, and operations. Patrick is married with two adult children and stays busy as the game day public address announcer for high school and college lacrosse teams in the Pittsburgh area.
BRADLEY KING
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Bradley joined RPM’s Specialty Products Group in 2020 as an Accounting Manager before joining KopCoat in 2022 to lead the FP&A function. He holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
SANTINO IELLIMO
Global Operations Director, GM TDS
Santino has 28 years of coatings and specialty chemical experience, having held leadership roles in several functional areas. Santino joined KopCoat in 2018 and is an avid runner, cyclist, and outdoorsman.
WAYNE BINNEY
GENERAL MANAGER - farm & forest, australia/new zealand
Wayne has 35 years in New Zealand’s manufacturing and processing sectors, including nine years at KopCoat, where he moved from operations to general management. With two adult children, he enjoys time with his grandkids and grows olives for his own olive oil production.
Drew Rochelle
sales Manager - Farm & Forest, AMericas
Drew joined KopCoat in 2022 and has grown to the Sales Manager, U.S., leading the Farm and Forest division. Drew brings extensive experience in agricultural retail, wholesale, and sales team leadership. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, hunting, fitness activities with his wife, and spending time with his two grown children and grandchild.
SCOTT PORTER
sales MANAGER - wood preservation, australia/new zealand
Scott enjoys cars, electric guitars, and traveling. He has been with KopCoat since 2017 and also serves on the board of the Timber Preservers Association of Australia (TPPA).