# Frank Sullivan

> Frank C. Sullivan is chairman and chief executive officer of RPM International, the Ohio-based public company behind Rust-Oleum, DAP, Tremco and other coatings and building-materials businesses. CEO since 2002 and chairman since 2008, he represents the third generation of family leadership while overseeing acquisitions and efforts to connect RPM’s operating businesses.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at RPM International Inc.
- **Organizations:** RPM International Inc., The Timken Company, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, American Coatings Association, Army War College Foundation, Ohio Business Roundtable, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Cleveland School of Science and Medicine, Medina County Bluecoats Chapter
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts; Morehead Scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- **Known for:** Led RPM during the MAP to Growth program, completed in fiscal 2021 with $320 million in annualized savings., RPM reported fiscal 2026 sales of $7.863 billion, up 6.7%., During his tenure, RPM extended a dividend-increase record that reached 53 consecutive years in October 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1983-1987** — Worked in commercial lending and corporate finance at Harris Bank and First Union National Bank.
- **1987** — Joined RPM’s AGR Company joint venture as regional sales manager.
- **1989** — Became director of corporate development.
- **1991** — Became vice president.
- **1993** — Became chief financial officer.
- **1995** — Became executive vice president and joined the board.
- **1999** — Became president.
- **2001** — Became chief operating officer.
- **2002** — Succeeded his father, Thomas C. Sullivan, as CEO.
- **2008** — Elected chairman of the board.
- **2026** — Continued as chairman and CEO as David C. Dennsteadt became president and COO in July.

## Achievements

- Led RPM during the MAP to Growth program, completed in fiscal 2021 with $320 million in annualized savings.
- RPM reported fiscal 2026 sales of $7.863 billion, up 6.7%.
- During his tenure, RPM extended a dividend-increase record that reached 53 consecutive years in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — RPM announced its 53rd consecutive annual cash dividend increase, raising the quarterly rate to $0.57 per share.
- **2026-10** — RPM reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter sales of $2.22 billion, up 4.8%, and net income of $256.4 million.
- **2026-10** — RPM completed its acquisition of Italian waterproofing company Volteco.
- **2026-07** — David C. Dennsteadt became president and COO; Sullivan remained chairman and CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rpminc.com/about-rpm/officers/frank-c-sullivan/

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