Why XA Solutions?

Smarter Distribution. Trusted Expertise. Personalized Service.

XA Solutions is your premier partner for specialty chemicals and materials in the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) and related industries. Built on the legacies of Brandt Technologies and JNS-SmithChem, we combine over 50 years of experience with modern infrastructure and technical innovation to help you succeed.

Comprehensive Portfolio

Access a full range of resins, pigments, functional fillers, and additives from best-in-class manufacturers—carefully curated to meet the evolving needs of your business.

Nationwide Reach

With offices and warehousing across the United States, we deliver fast, reliable service wherever you operate.

Technical Expertise

Our in-field technical support team brings deep industry knowledge, helping you solve challenges and accelerate product development.

Strategic Channel Partner

We simplify your supply chain, streamline operations, and drive growth for both customers and supplier partners.

Personalized Service

We believe in building strong, collaborative relationships. Expect responsive, tailored support from a team that understands your goals.

Demand Enablement

We activate demand through digital marketing, lead management, and sales enablement that align with how customers discover, evaluate, and buy today.

Partner with XA Solutions—where expertise, innovation, and service come together to power your success.

Our Territory

West Territory

Legacy Brandt Technologies team covering Western US, Midwest, and Central regions with comprehensive distribution capabilities.

East Territory

Legacy JNS Smithchem team covering Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, and Eastern regions with deep market expertise.

XA Solutions Leadership

Brandon Webb

President
brandon.webb@xasolutions.com

XA Solutions Team - West

Legacy Brandt Technologies

Jim Kats

Western US
james.kats@xasolutions.com

Our Team

Meet the experienced professionals driving XA Solutions forward. Our team brings decades of combined expertise in specialty chemical distribution, technical support, and customer service.

XA Solutions Team - East

Legacy JNS Smithchem

Frank Cangelosi

Marketing Manager
frank.cangelosi@xasolutions.com

Mike Oberski

IN, MI
mike.oberski@xasolutions.com

Sherry Carter

Inside Sales
sherry.carter@xasolutions.com

Aaron Castillo

IA, IL, KS, MO
aaron.castillo@xasolutions.com

Jeff Curtis

DE, MD, NJ, Eastern PA, Eastern NY
jeff.curtis@xasolutions.com

Neill Power

Inside Sales
neill.powder@xasolutions.com

Julia Miller

Director, Sales
julia.miller@xasolutions.com

Anna Laudizio

IL, WI
anna.laudizio@xasolutions.com

Jessica Tripicchio

Inside Sales
jessica.tripicchio@xasolutions.com

Mark Staack

FL, TX
mark.staack@xasolutions.com

Duke Thompson

VP of Commercial
duke.thompson@xasolutions.com

Hope Mancini

Northern OH, Western NY, Western PA
hope.mancini@xasolutions.com

Bob Whiteley

Vice President
robert.whiteley@xasolutions.com

Mary Kate McQuade

KY, WV, Southern OH
marykate.mcquade@xasolutions.com

Matt Kehl

New England
matt.kehl@xasolutions.com

Mike Stoltz

IL, MN, WI
mike.stoltz@xasolutions.com

Martin Carter

NC, SC, VA
martin.carter@xasolutions.com

To get in touch, call 1-630-787-1800, email sales@xasolutions.com, or visit our Contact Us page.