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Diane Phelan joins LATICRETE as Product Manager

Words: John AbanathyLATICRETE, a global manufacturer and leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, announced Diane Phelan has joined the company as product manager for the STONETECH and PAVER ARMOR PRO product lines.

“Diane’s background in marketing communications, market research, product management, two-step distribution and the retail market make her a perfect fit for LATICRETE,” says Sean Boyle, director of marketing and product management.

In the role of Product Manager, Phelan will report to Boyle and work out of the company’s Bethany, Conn. headquarters.

Phelan comes to LATICRETE having previously worked for a global manufacturer and marketer of automotive aftermarket maintenance and repair products.
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