Kevin Battle - Operations Manager

Kevin C. Battle has a B.S. in Industrial Technology, with a major in chemistry, from Central Michigan University.  Battle began his career in the oil and chemical field with Total GARAP in 1979.  

 In the beginning as operations manager for Total he designed systems for General Motors and other plants to reclaim waste oil streams as well as had the responsibility for set up and design of hydrocarbon purification systems. He was instrumental in developing a maintenance program for high speed centrifuge systems and traveled extensively to promote the system.

 In 1983, he was promoted to Area Manager of the wholesale gasoline and fuel oil department for Total Petroleum. During his position as area manager he implemented company programs, such as image enhancements and rebate programs. He sold bulk tenders of gasoline and fuel oil, initiated contracts with petroleum jobbers and handled quality issues for exceptional customer service.

 In 1990, he was again promoted to manager of specialty products for Total Petroleum/UDS. Battle excelled in his managerial and sales skills with his marketing of specialty products. His responsibilities included the management of approximately 35 rail cars, projecting sales for production purposes, negotiating national sales contracts, providing technical services to various industries and supervising maintenance projects within the refinery. During this time, Battle was instrumental in the development of new products and was honored with the Presidents Award for increase in sales of products. 

 Battle began his career with Americhem Sales Corporation in 1999 after the closing of Total's refinery in Alma, MI.  As Operations Manager at ASC, Battle brought extensive oil experience to the company and has been instrumental in expanding the company's supplier base through his contacts in the oil industry.  Battle coordinates the day to day transfer and shipments of materials to ASC customers throughout the Midwest and expanded ASC's transportation capabilities into being a common carrier. 

 Battle has continued to use his industry networking abilities to promote Americhem's products and services, as well as being an active member of the Independent Lubricants Manufactures Association (ILMA), attending annual and semi-annual meetings.

Americhem Sales Corporation 

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