Dec 04, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Thiele Kaolin Company’s Board of Directors announced that Paul Kirschling will retire as the company’s President effective February 1, 2015. Eric Tillirson, Senior Vice President and Director of Sales Development for the company, has been named as Kirschling’s successor, the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Kirschling stated, “Succession planning has always been important for Thiele, and I am very pleased that the Board has selected Eric Tillirson to be President. He has been a great asset to the company in his prior roles and will do an even better job as President. Thiele Kaolin Company is in great hands.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the skilled and dedicated women and men of Thiele Kaolin Company,” Tillirson said. “While there are global challenges that face our industry and company, I have absolute confidence in the Thiele team. We will continue to deliver innovative products that provide value to our customers, with an ongoing focus on quality, safety and integrity.”

Thiele Kaolin Company, headquartered in Sandersville, Ga., has been one of the world's leading sources for processed kaolin clay.