About Us

Our Company

Azelis has become the preferred link connecting manufacturers and purchasers of chemical products as well as servicing their logistical needs throughout our geography. We have been a significant presence for more than 35 years, continuously expanding our capabilities and our technical expertise. Today, along with our broad spectrum of high-quality products, we’re proud to offer a level of professional service you won’t find anywhere else. We believe in building strong customer relationships by helping you solve your problems, understanding your goals, anticipating your needs and making our resources your resources.

The Preferred Distributor…
The Preferred Supplier

Our People

April Stevens

Vice President, Technical Development

  • 30+ years in the Lubricant and Metalworking Industry
  • Previously held positions QC technician for Castrol Industrial before moving to Technical Service at Mayco Oil and Chemical
  • Held technical and sales roles before joining Azelis in 2015 as Industry Manager for Metalworking
  • Enjoy hiking, baking and birding.

Christopher Ward

Account Manager

Azelis Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids, Americas

  • Number of years at Azelis – 1.5 Years
  • Number of years in the industry; where did you start vs where you are now. – 10 years in the industry. Mostly w/ additive manufacturers (BASF, Lubrizol)
  • Your territory – Midwest/Rust Belt region
  • Fun fact about yourself – Spent 10 years in the Army as an Officer and an avid collector of sports card/comics.

Jennifer M. Riordan

Account Manager

Azelis Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids, Americas

  • Number of years at Azelis — 3+
  • Number of years in the industry, where did you start vs. where you are now: 23 years; started with Univar Solutions and have worked for Barentz, Avient, and Lintech 
  • Territory covered: cover the Midwest with the exception of MI, OH, and KS
  • Fun fact about me: On weekends, I frequently trade my laptop for a chainsaw and work hands-on in my forest following a certified “Forest Stewardship Plan”

Dana Mullen

Account Manager

Azelis Essential Chemicals US

  • 38+ years selling into the water & wastewater industry

  • Focus on collection, transport, and treatment

  • Specialties include equipment and chemical sales.

Charles Ivey

Account Manager

Azelis Americas LMWF

  • Over 17+ years of leadership experience with ExxonMobil (14 years), Ernst & Young (3 Years), and Private consulting

Doug Hiple
Industry Manager, Lubricants
Azelis Americas, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, US (LMWF)

  • Number of years at Azelis — 19+
  • Number of years in the industry, where did you start vs. where you are now: 45 years starting with Valvoline Distribution
  • Territory covered: Mid-Atlantic states and “select’ strategic accounts
  • Fun fact about me: On weekends, I frequently trade my laptop for a chainsaw and work hands-on in my forest following a certified “Forest Stewardship Plan”

Kenneth Krol
Sales, Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids

  • Sales professional with 15+ years in technical sales with 9 years of experience in the lubricants, metalworking fluids & grease industry
  • Based in Massachusetts with covering accounts across the USA
  • With Azelis for 9 years.