At the United Mineral and Chemical Corporation (UMC) annual Sales Meeting, in Cleveland, Ohio, it was announced that Phil Befumo will officially transition to President of UMC.  According to the company, Befumo has been an exemplary leader and a catalyst of UMC’s success for the past 26 years and most recently as it’s Colorants Business Unit Manager.  He is a recognized leader in the industry and during his tenure at UMC has led the High Purity Metals Group, as well as overseeing operations in UMC’s Food & Beverage Group. 

In addition to Befumo, Zelos Hill has become UMC’s Chief Operating Officer and has already implemented new operating systems and procedures that will help UMC continue its impressive growth.  Hill comes to UMC from Lukoil Americas where he led operations essential for a smooth and highly effective work environment built with customers, suppliers, and employees in mind.




Former President Mike Sansonetti has taken on the role of “President Emeritus” where he will have the opportunity to concentrate on and lead several of UMC’s “Key” initiatives.  These include, but are not limited to, supplier, account, and employee retention.  Samsonetti is also leading UMC’s vision and efforts around culture with trade shows, exhibitions, and internal company meetings for which UMC has become a fixture of over the past 30 years.

Alexandre Leviant, CEO of ICD Group of which UMC is a member, stated, “Under Mike’s leadership, UMC has experienced consistent record growth with a strong foundation laid for the future. We are also incredibly grateful that his continued experience, mentorship, and guidance will serve Phil Befumo and the company well as they trailblaze into the future. UMC’s leadership is well prepared to deliver upon its mission of being a modern distributor in a modern world.”