LakeNET - John Morikis

John G. Morikis is President and Chief Operating Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Mr. Morikis has held many key positions during his twenty-two year career with Sherwin-Williams, most recently as President of the Paint Stores Group, the Company’s largest and fastest growing business segment. During Mr. Morikis’ seven-year tenure as President of the Paint Stores Group, the segment has increased from approximately $3 billion dollars in sales through 2,400 company operated paint stores to 2005 sales of nearly $5 billion through more than 3,100 stores throughout North America. Under his leadership, Sherwin-Williams has introduced many innovative products, which have solidified Sherwin-Williams’ position as the leading architectural coatings company in North America.

Mr. Morikis, 43, joined Sherwin-Williams in 1984 as a management trainee after graduating from St. Joseph’s College in Hammond with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He also holds a Master’s degree in Business. During his career, he has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in the Paint Stores Group, including President & General Manager, Eastern Division; Senior Vice President – Marketing; and Vice President – Sales, Eastern Division.