North American Lubricants of Scottsdale, Ariz., appointed Aaron Read interim president, succeeding Todd Peterson, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. River Edge, N.J.-based Halocarbon Products, producer of inert oils, greases and waxes, named David Bacon as CEO effective April 28. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers board of directors named Chet M. Thompson the associations next president effective May 4. Thompson – a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Crowell and Moring LLP – will succeed Charles T. Drevna, who is retiring after eight years as AFPMs president.