LEXINGTON, KY -- Ronald “Chip” Huffman has joined Ashland Inc. as retail marketing manager for Valvoline’s new channels group, according to Bob Craycraft, senior vice president and general manager, retail business.

In this new position, Huffman will help develop the new channels business, a key strategic initiative for Valvoline. The new channels market includes non-traditional retailers such as convenience stores, hardware and wholesale clubs. Huffman’s role involves marketing, promotional development and some sales for the group. Based in Lexington, KY, he will report to Greg David, vice president, retail and warehouse distributor sales.

Prior to joining Ashland, Huffman worked from 2001 to 2005 for The Clorox Co., most recently as national account manager, where he received numerous awards for successful management of several product lines in non-traditional channels. From 1994 to 2001, Huffman held a variety of marketing and sales positions with increasing responsibility for Coty Beauty. His final position at the company was national account manager for Coty’s extensive cosmetic and fragrance product sales to a major U.S. retail account.

To learn more about Ashland, visit: www.ashland.com .

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