Spartan Chemical Company, a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today announced that John Swigart has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective
April 15, 2026.

Mr. Swigart began his career with Spartan Chemical in 1999, working in various areas in the plant before transitioning into sales as the Distributor Relations Manager. He advanced to Vice president in October 2005 and was named Executive Vice President in April 2009. For the past fifteen years, Mr. Swigart has served as President and will now also serve as Chief Executive Officer.

Steve Swigart will continue to play a pivotal role as the Chairman of the Board for Spartan Chemical Company.

“I am honored to serve as Chief Executive Officer and look forward to continuing to work alongside the talented leadership team we have in place here at Spartan Chemical,” said Swigart. “I am fortunate and proud to lead a company with a strong culture and tradition that fosters deep partnerships with our selective network of distribution.”

About Spartan Chemical Company

At Spartan Chemical Company, we make clean simple®. We are a recognized leader in cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market. As a proud US employer, Spartan formulates and manufactures high quality products from our state-of-the-art facility in Maumee, OH and sells both domestically and internationally through a select network of distribution. Spartan’s products and services are used in building service contractor, education, food service and processing, health care, industrial, lodging/hospitality, and vehicle care markets.