News | May 11, 2012

HORN Bolsters Internal Infrastructure And Resources

HORN’s Purchasing Department Adds Two Members to Its Team

LA MIRADA, Calif-- (BUSINESS WIRE) - HORN, a leading national distributor, supplier, marketer, and manufacturer of specialty ingredients, raw materials and chemicals, announced that Daniel Gonzalez and Roman Mailloux have accepted positions as Buyers with responsibilities across all six of HORN’s business units.

Daniel comes to HORN with extensive knowledge of purchasing procedures and the distribution process. “Daniel’s experience with varying aspects of the distribution business makes him a great addition to our team in being able to handle the complexities of the buying process among different market segments,” said Evelyn Cabezas, Purchasing Manager at HORN.

Roman has a strong foundation in purchasing and finance. He began his career in purchasing at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and later transitioned into finance, working for an insurance marketing firm in Newport Beach. “Bringing new insights and a finance perspective to a seasoned team will enhance our overall approach and dedication to strengthen our team to be the best it can be,” commented Evelyn Cabezas.

Jeff Martin, President of Administration and Operations, commented, “In preparation for growth as the economic conditions improve, we are excited to enhance our internal infrastructure to better serve the needs of our customers and principal suppliers.”

About HORN
Employee-owned/ESOP HORN is one of North America’s largest distributors/marketers of raw materials and specialty ingredients for use in its Nutraceuticals, Coatings and Building Materials, Advanced Materials, FoodTech, Essentials and Animal Wellness business units. HORN is an employee-owned, entrepreneurial-driven company. In 2011, HORN opened its new 177,000-square-foot facility in La Mirada, CA, providing a consolidated site for corporate leadership while retaining and supporting divisional manufacturing and warehouse sites.

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