Mark Golla

Work with an industry leading team of technical sales professionals to profitably grow Knight Material Technologies' global sales by 26.0% in 2023 and another 13.7% in 2024. 14 direct reports consisting of Business Directors, Sales Directors, Sales Managers, and Market Managers located across the globe. Our sales and marketing responsibilities include the Knight brand and our two subsidiaries, Electro Chemical, Emmaus, PA and Superior Dual Laminates, Vancouver, BC serving the Chemical, Mining, Environmental, Industrial, Semiconductor and Solar markets worldwide. Depending upon market and geography, our sales channels include direct to the owner/end user, GC, EPC, OEM, distributor, or a subcontractor. Actively involved in developing and executing the 1, 3 and 5 year Corporate Strategic Plan with annual and monthly sessions. Presented papers at the 2025 Extraction Mining conference Phoenix and the 2023 CRU Sulphuric Acid conference Collaborate with an outside marketing firm for website construction and maintenance including AEO/SEO, AI lead generation, Blogs, Case Studies, Webinars, marketing collateral, and social media.

Global Director of Sales: August 2014 - July 2018 Industrial (petrochemical, chemical, power, thermal, food & beverage, etc.), Construction and Municipal markets Work with six talented Regional Sales Managers, a global network of Manufacturer Reps and two International Licensees, to profitably grow our sales of corrosion resistant coatings, polymers, specialty cements, grouts, mortars, ceramic cements, and refractory product lines From YE 2014 to YE 2018, we increased sales by 63% while significantly improving profitability. During 2019, we generated the 3rd highest annual revenue in the organization’s history. 2021 Sales exceeded previous year by 34%. (35% - 42% of annual sales are International.) Coach 10 direct reports including Customer Service, Marketing, Regional Sales Managers and Inside Sales Worked closely with our R&D team, sales network and marketing to develop and launch our new polymer product, 210XHB, in October 2017. By October 2021, sales of 210XHB represented 25% of overall sales volume for the organization founded in 1899. Negotiated and executed Licensee, Technical Service, Private Label, Supplier/Sales, Representative and Distributor Agreements and MOU's with partners to generate multi-million dollar sales growth As a result of rapid, international sales growth from 2015 - 2018, the organization earned the President's E-Star award for Exports presented by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross. This distinguished award was given to only six organizations in 2019. Additionally, we were also selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2020 Western Pennsylvania Exporter of the Year Collaborated with marketing team and outside services for website SEO, print/digital advertisements, literature development, social media and trade show booth design Engage daily with Plant Manager to schedule production and improve facility efficiency

Industrial, Construction and Welding Markets Geographic Region: OH, PA, W.NY, WV & E. KY 10 brands for product, SAP ERP with CRM Managed a $51 million sales region with 13 direct salespeople and 4 Manufacturers Rep Agencies Primary markets served were steel, specialty metal, aerospace, automotive, glass, energy, bearing, carbide, cutting tool, gear, ceramic and metal fab Produced $15.5 million in net regional sales growth from 2010 - July 2014 2010 Regional Sales Manager of the Year at Saint-Gobain 2009 RSM Winner of Winter Olympic Sales Stimulus Contest Constructed and executed over 15 multi-year Sole Supplier and Preferred Supplier Agreements each producing $500K to several million in revenue New Product Promotions: Best Region in N.A. for Blue Fire Promo (2010), Best Region in N.A. for Quantum Promo (2009)

Managed a $7.1 million sales territory servicing the cutting tool, steel, specialty metals, aerospace, bearing, glass, ceramic and energy industries Produced over $2.6 million in net sales growth: 2003 - $200K, 2004 - $1M, 2005 - $410K, 2006 - $500K, June 2007 ytd - $500K Received Gold Winners Circle Sales Excellence award Selected by senior management for the Saint-Gobain Management Development Program

Responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and profitability of glass and glass ceramic products, melted and fabricated in Scranton, for passive components utilized in the fiber optic network Managed this $2.5 million, high margin, start-up business to achieve 78% revenue growth Conducted business in Europe, Japan, China, and Taiwan Certified as an ISO Internal Quality Auditor.

Responsible for worldwide sales, marketing, and profitability (P&L) of our superabrasive powders, slurries, and polishing compounds for this $13 million business. Manufacturing process included washing and sizing diamond and cBN grains. Market segments included: Fixed abrasives, industrial lapping, microelectronics and PCD/PcBN (oil&gas) 3 direct reports in Customer Service and Marketing Generated 2001 ytd sales 19% ahead of plan and operating profit 153% ahead of plan which both led all businesses in the division Conducted business in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and Thailand Presented/executed the annual Business Plan, 5-Year Sales Forecast, and Brand Pricing strategy

Graduated with Distinction