PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 19, 2026
Contact: Sara Davis
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The Fenix Group Announces New Leadership Team to Steer Growth and Expand Market Reach
MINNETONKA, MN – The Fenix Group Specialty Performance Coatings has announced a new leadership team to direct the company’s strategic growth, culture development, and business outcomes.
Peter Kirton, Chief Executive Officer, is a seasoned global business leader whose career spans diverse international markets. His focus on the coatings industry has included a wide range of businesses in both industrial and construction markets. He excels at setting bold direction, building high-performing teams, and driving results that create lasting value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Stephen Cooke, President and Chief Revenue Officer, is a hands-on executive with experience leading profitable growth and operational excellence. With a deep background in industrial and architectural coatings, Steve has a proven track record of visualizing potential, creating strategy, and leading change through collaboration and team empowerment.
Bryan Ulin, Chief Financial Officer, has 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and accounting. A strategic and pragmatic financial leader, Bryan is known for implementing data-driven decision-making and driving measurable improvements in profitability and operational efficiency.
John Czarnik, Chief Operating Officer, brings over 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management. With deep roots in the coatings industry, John is a certified Lean Six Sigma Champion who combines rigorous process improvement with a people-centered leadership style.
Bob Madura, VP Sales, Industrial Group; and Chris Becker, VP Sales & Marketing, Concrete – Construction & Decorative Division, round out the Leadership Team.
Through a combination of speed, cost efficiency, and technical expertise, Fenix Group Specialty Performance Coatings drives winning outcomes and lasting value for customers. Fenix offers innovative specialty industrial and concrete coatings to mid-market OEMs and contractors through its renowned brands: Burke, Concrete Coatings, National Coatings, Sierra, SureCrete, TCI Coatings and TK Products. The Fenix team serves companies across North America from four key manufacturing facilities: Minnetonka, MN (headquarters); Galesburg, IL; Dade City, FL; and Lubbock, TX. The group has been named a “Top 25 North American Paint & Coatings Manufacturer” by Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine.
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