Hubbard-Hall Welcomes Rick Spicer as Director of Specialty Sales

WATERBURY, CT – Hubbard-Hall is pleased to announce that Rick Spicer has joined the company as Director of Specialty Sales. With over 30 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, and customer relationship management, Spicer takes a process-driven approach to sales, helping customers improve efficiency and achieve their goals. His deep expertise in the metalworking and forming markets gives him a unique perspective on cleaning needs—understanding not just the chemistry, but also the materials, processes, and contaminants involved.

Prior to joining Hubbard-Hall, Spicer served as Vice President of Sales at North American Industrial Supply. He also spent over 26 years at Fuchs Lubricant Company, where he led sales teams, managed key accounts, and implemented customer relationship management initiatives.

Spicer is eager to build on Hubbard-Hall’s strong foundation by working closely with both the sales team and customers. “I’m excited to join a company with such a strong history and a culture that truly values curiosity, candor, and courage,” said Spicer. “Hubbard-Hall is a family-run business that fosters a collaborative environment—one that encourages learning from each other and working together to find the best path forward.”

He will report to Scott Papst, Senior Vice President of Sales, who emphasized Spicer’s expertise and customer-focused leadership. “Rick brings a unique mix of skills and experience, along with a strong business perspective,” said Papst. “His background in metalworking and forming will help customers optimize their cleaning processes, and his passion for coaching will strengthen our team—ensuring we continue to provide the best technical support and service to manufacturers.”

Spicer’s team includes Jerry Dwyer, Mark Miller, Kevin O’Brien, Stewart Holloway, and Andre DePew.