Shrieve Appoints Joey Gullion as Chief Executive Officer

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shrieve Chemical Company ("Shrieve"), a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading value-added chemicals distributor, announced today the appointment of Joey Gullion as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Gullion brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience in the chemicals and materials industry and will be based at Shrieve's headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. He has held senior executive roles with SI Group, Univar, and Nexeo, where he built a strong record of driving strategic growth, advancing commercial excellence, and developing high-performing teams. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer of SI Group, a global producer of additives and chemical intermediates, overseeing both the Commercial and R&D organizations.

"Joey is a proven leader in the chemicals industry, and we are delighted to welcome him to Shrieve," said Ted Threadgill, Board Member and Former CEO of Shrieve. "His deep experience across both the producer and distribution sides of the business will be invaluable as Shrieve continues to strengthen supplier partnerships, enhance the value we deliver to customers, and position the company for sustained market leadership."

"For nearly 50 years, Shrieve has distinguished itself in the chemical distribution industry through long-standing supplier relationships and an unwavering commitment to customer service," said Joey Gullion, Chief Executive Officer of Shrieve. "I am thrilled to join this exceptional team and confident that Shrieve's strong foundation and entrepreneurial culture will continue to propel the company, its customers, and its partners toward long-term success."

About Shrieve
Shrieve, based in The Woodlands, TX, is a value-added chemicals distributor serving attractive markets and end-use applications globally. Since its founding in 1978, Shrieve has leveraged its knowledge network to find the best match between suppliers, customer needs, and product applications. Through its four operating segments, Chemical Distribution, Specialty Lubricants and Enhancers, Energy Products and Services, and Custom Packaging, Shrieve markets nearly 1,500 products across more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.shrieve.com.

About Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $3.8 billion of capital under management, provides flexible capital solutions to middle market companies. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a partnership approach to helping drive revenue growth, value creation and sustainable competitive advantages. Target companies have up to $2 billion in revenue and are in the business services, consumer services, financial and insurance services, healthcare, industrial, software, and tech-enabled services sectors. For more information, visit www.gemspring.com.

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