WASHINGTON (Nov. 09, 2026) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) Board of Directors announced that Steve Prusak, President & CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, will become Chair of ACC’s Board of Directors, and welcomed Ken Lane, President & CEO, Olin Corporation, as Vice Chair of the Board and newest Officer. Their new terms begin January 1, 2027.
As the leading voice for the U.S. chemical and plastics industry, ACC works with policymakers and stakeholders to advance policies that support American manufacturing, strengthen the industry’s global competitiveness and encourage continued investment and innovation. Prusak and Lane will help guide ACC’s work on these priorities at a critical time for U.S. manufacturing and the business of chemistry.
“The chemical industry is essential to American manufacturing, innovation and economic competitiveness,” said Chris Jahn, ACC President and CEO. “Steve and Ken will bring proven leadership as we work with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to advance practical, science-based regulatory policies that encourage investment, strengthen American manufacturing and keep our industry competitive.”
“I’m honored to serve as Chair of ACC’s Board of Directors,” said Prusak. “The business of chemistry supplies the essential materials that make innovation possible across nearly every sector of our economy. I look forward to working with ACC and its members to advance policies that allow our industry to innovate, invest and deliver for people across the country, and around the world.”
“I’m pleased to serve as Vice Chair of ACC’s Board of Directors and help advance the industry’s priorities,” said Lane. “A strong, domestic chemistry industry is foundational to America’s manufacturing future. I look forward to working with ACC and its members to support policies that strengthen U.S. competitiveness and manufacturing, and deliver the products and solutions the American economy depends upon.”