Dow Coating Materials (DCM) has appointed veteran specialty chemical sales professional Michael Lewis to the position of west coast sales manager. In his new role, Lewis is responsible for advancing all aspects of Dow Coating Materials’ sales operations across the western region of North America. He joins Dow Coating Materials with more than twenty years of experience in specialty chemical sales and commercial roles. He joined the Dow Chemical Company in 1990, most recently serving as North American commercial manager for Angus Chemical. Prior to that, Lewis held progressive positions within Dow-owned businesses, including Anglus Chemical and Dow Biocides; Dow Performance Chemicals; and Dow Plastic Lined Piping Products.