Gelest, Inc. has established a dedicated Logistics and Fulfillment Department to improve efficiencies, reliability and overall performance. Comprised of its Shipping & Receiving, Customer Service, and Procurement departments plus affiliate LivChem Logistics, the new department is directed by executive vice president Joel Zazyczny.


Aligning resources to lead the new department, Gelest announces the new management structure. 
Michael Skeuse joined Gelest as Research Chemicals Logistics Manager for the Shipping Department. Skeuse’s responsibilities include managing the shipping team and associated vital logistics functions. Skeuse came to Gelest with more than 15 years of experience, 10 of which were at Reagent Chemical in various logistics and sales management roles. Prior to joining Gelest, he managed a multi-location site at Reagent’s West Virginia facility.

Greg Vuk, a 16-year Gelest veteran, was named Bulk Logistics and Receiving Manager. An expert in chemical handling and regulations, Vuk works with Skeuse to manage the Logistics Department and ensure that Gelest meets customer requirements in a timely manner. He studied chemistry at Millersville University.
Gabrielle Lockwood, who has been with Gelest for 10 years, was appointed Communications and Customer Service Manager. Lockwood’s responsibilities include planning, coordinating and controlling the activities of Gelest’s customer service team. She will work to enhance customer relationships and provide marketing and communication support.

Sean Nichols joined Gelest as Global Sourcing & Procurement Manager, responsible for procuring raw materials for the company’s manufacturing operations. He came to Gelest following a five-year tenure as Operations Manager in the manufacturing division of Haas Group International, West Chester, PA. Prior to his promotion to Operations Manager, Nichols worked as a Research & Development Chemist and as a Purchasing Manager. He achieved Certified Purchasing Manager status and completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers program.

LivChem Logistics, located in Frankfurt, Germany and managed by Yvonne Jambresic, is the sole European affiliate of Gelest, Inc. It offers more than 3,000 innovative Silanes, Silicones, and Metal-Organics to the European Union (EU) market up to commercial scale. Founded in 2006, LivChem Logistics offers precision logistics and the distribution of specialty chemicals for Research & Development purposes to the EU material and life science markets. In addition, LivChem Logistics offers services for companies that need to achieve an efficient small quantity and sample distribution handling process while keeping full control over their inventory and customer base. For more information, please visit: www.livchem-logistics.com