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His experience and understanding of the company’s unique chemistry needs has allowed Shoemaker to find creative ways to maximize and leverage Kolene’s requirements of crucial chemical constituents — which has greatly contributed to the company’s profitability and success over the years. In his new COO role, Mr. Shoemaker has not only gained responsibility for the company’s commercial processing revenue segment, but also has management responsibility and oversight for Kolene’s internal R&D efforts and Chemical Lab activities. The R&D and Lab Services responsibilities is a critical function within Kolene, as the corporation continues to make significant advances in its traditional cleaning & conditioning chemistries, as well asinroads into Kolene’s new portfolio of heat treat salts.
Outside of work, Mr. Shoemaker is a nationally ranked water skier – competing internationally and serves as President of the Michigan Water Ski Association. He is also an accomplished snow skier and coaches alpine ski racing part time. He and his wife Amy have two children, and reside in Northville, Michigan. Founded in 1939 by John H. Shoemaker, Detroit-based Kolene Corporation provides customdesigned and engineered equipment, specialized chemical formulations, and processes for cleaning and conditioning metal surfaces, as well as commercial heat treat applications. Kolene’s products are used worldwide for casting cleaning, alloy descaling, coatings removal, engine rebuild, in specialized heat-treating needs, and other demanding industrial, automotive, and military applications. For more information visit www.kolene.com.
In 2016, Shoemaker’s understanding of Kolene’s equipment and chemistry, along with his key relationships with the company’s customers, allowed for the perfect segue into sales — eventually earning the role of Sales Manager in 2019. In fall of 2021, he was named Vice President of Sales, and a Kolene Corporation officer. Recently recognized by the industry, Mr. Shoemaker’s consistent record of success earned him a place on the Heat Treat Today 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. In his new COO role, Mr. Shoemaker will not only have responsibility for sales of the company, but he will also oversee Kolene’s engineering, field service, and project management departments. Shoemaker, 37, earned a BS from the University of Detroit Mercy in Mechanical Engineering, while competing as a Division 1 lacrosse player for the U of D Titans – ultimately being selected as a two year captain of the squad.
Outside of work, Mr. Shoemaker is a scratch golfer and has played in numerous amateur events in Michigan. He, his wife Samantha, and their dog Sadie, reside in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Founded in 1939 by John H. Shoemaker, Detroit-based Kolene Corporation provides customd esigned and engineered equipment, specialized chemical formulations, and processes for cleaning and conditioning metal surfaces, as well as commercial heart treat applications. Kolene’s products are used worldwide for casting cleaning, alloy descaling, coatings removal, engine rebuild, in specialized heat-treating needs, and other demanding industrial, automotive, and military applications. For more information visit www.kolene.com.
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