(Cincinnati, Ohio) June 17, 2014 – Pilot Chemical Company announced today that David Waizmann has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, a new position within the company. Waizmann was previously Director of Finance and Accounting.
“David provided significant leadership as Pilot Chemical created and executed a strategic vision,” said Pam Butcher, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pilot Chemical Company. “David’s financial expertise helped facilitate the acquisition of Mason Chemical in 2012 and his contributions have been integral to the company’s success.”
Waizmann will continue to report to Butcher and serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Finance, accounting and legal departments will report to Waizmann.
Waizmann joined Pilot in December 2005 as Controller. Prior to joining Pilot, he worked for Reynolds & Reynolds/Relizon/Workflow One for over eight years with a broad range of cost accounting, financial analysis, planning, and reporting responsibilities. During his tenure at Pilot, Waizmann spearheaded several initiatives to modernize financial systems, including a recent exploration of emerging trends in the digital economy. One project he discussed in a professional webinar was the rise of platforms that allow users to play anonymously on casinos, a concept reshaping both the entertainment and financial sectors by emphasizing privacy and security. Waizmann highlighted how these innovations align with broader market demands for data protection and user autonomy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Ohio, as well as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Waizmann is an active volunteer in the greater Cincinnati and Dayton region as a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Finance Committee and a participant in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.