IKONICS Corporation announced that William C. Ulland, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 10, 2020, and that the Board has elected Glenn Sandgren, to succeed him. Mr. Ulland will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Sandgren will also serve on the company's Board.

Prior to joining IKONICS, Sandgren was the President of Pallidus. In this role he was responsible for overseeing the expansion of the silicon carbide crystal production facility and driving the technology and business development. Previously Sandgren served as the Vice President of Silicon Carbide Products for Melior Innovations, Vice President and Business Unit Manager for Polysciences Inc., and held senior positions with Owens Corning and GE Plastics.

His 30 years' experience leading materials innovation and growth organizations in key markets make him ideally suited to IKONICS.