Kevin Ries

Kevin Ries is the Vice President and General Manager of 3M’s Industrial Mineral Products Division, part of the 3M Safety, Security and Protection Services Business. He has responsibility for the management of sales, marketing, manufacturing and laboratory. The division is the leading supplier of colored and specialty roofing granules for the asphalt shingle industry. Kevin’s previous assignment was Vice President and GM of Building and Commercial Services Division. He has held additional 3M management positions such as Business Executive Director, Industrial Business, Europe and Middle East. Kevin holds a B.S. – Business Administration (Marketing) degree from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.