Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> July 30, 2004

WALT TURNER – KOPPERS INC

WALT TURNER was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Koppers Inc., in February 1998. He joined Koppers Company in 1969. In 1992, he was elected Vice President and Manager, Marketing and Development for Industrial Pitches and Related Products. In 1995, he was elected Vice President and General Manager of the Carbon Materials and Chemicals Division. He is a graduate of Glenville State College with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and also attended the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Profile
TWST: Walt, can we begin with a brief overview of the company and a

picture of things as they are now?

Mr. Turner: Koppers Inc. is one of the world's largest suppliers of

carbon compounds and