Jeff Berresford
About Jeff Berresford
Jeff Berresford is the Vice President and General Manager of Specialty Chemicals at Chemtrade, with over 40 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry.
Current Role at Chemtrade
Jeff Berresford is currently the Vice President and General Manager of Specialty Chemicals at Chemtrade. He has held this position since November 2012 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he oversees the specialty chemicals division, ensuring optimal performance and strategic alignment with the company’s goals.
Previous Experience at Veolia
Before joining Chemtrade, Jeff Berresford worked at Veolia as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His tenure at Veolia lasted from 2011 to 2012, during which he was based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales initiatives and managing marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Berresford holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University, which he completed in 1977. Additionally, he has studied at the Wharton Business School. With over 40 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry, Jeff has built a robust skill set in sales, marketing, and general management.
Career Beginnings at Calgon Corporation
Jeff Berresford began his career at Calgon Corporation, where he worked from 1979 to 1992. Starting in a marketing role, he eventually became Vice President of Marketing. This experience laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in the specialty chemicals sector.
Roles at Diversey Inc. and JohnsonDiversey
From 1999 to 2006, Jeff Berresford served as Vice President and General Manager at Diversey Inc. Concurrently, he held the role of Vice President and General Manager at JohnsonDiversey North American Food Group & Retail Group from 1999 to 2005. These roles provided him with significant experience in managing food and paper chemicals businesses.