Jennifer Humes

Jennifer Humes served as Sales Director at ZERUST® for more than 20 years, specializing in corrosion prevention solutions for manufacturers across the southeastern United States. Now retired, Jennifer leaves behind a legacy of helping organizations implement effective, long-term corrosion protection strategies tailored to their specific operational needs.

Throughout her career, Jennifer worked closely with manufacturers, engineers, and supply chain teams to develop and implement corrosion management programs that protected valuable metal assets during production, storage, and shipment. Her expertise included recommending ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging, rust preventative coatings, and integrated corrosion control solutions designed to improve reliability and reduce costly damage.

Jennifer’s strength was her ability to build lasting customer relationships while delivering practical, results-driven solutions. She understood the unique challenges faced by manufacturers in industries such as automotive, metalworking, and industrial equipment, and she helped organizations optimize their corrosion prevention processes to improve efficiency, extend equipment lifespan, and minimize downtime.

In addition to her commercial leadership, Jennifer played an important role in guiding customers through the implementation of ZERUST® technologies, ensuring that solutions were both technically effective and easy to integrate into existing operations.

Jennifer’s contributions to the ZERUST® blog reflect her deep industry experience and customer-focused approach. Her insights continue to support manufacturers in making informed decisions about corrosion prevention, reinforcing ZERUST®’s reputation as a trusted partner in protecting metal assets worldwide.

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Articles by Jennifer Humes

desiccants with VCI packaging protecting metal parts

Can you use desiccants with VCI?

Posted on December 23, 2020
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The short answer is yes, desiccants and VCI can be used together if applied correctly. Both technologies help reduce corrosion risk, but they work in different ways. VCI releases corrosion-inhibiting molecules that protect the metal surface, while desiccants absorb moisture from the atmosphere to reduce the electrolyte that drives corrosion. Because these two technologies perform
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