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American Chemistry Council Elects New Class to Board of Directors

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COLORADO SPRINGS (Jun. 4, 2025) – During today’s Annual Business Meeting, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) approved twenty-one individuals to serve on its board of directors for new or extended terms beginning January 1, 2026.

Chris Jahn, President & CEO | American Chemistry Council
The expertise, knowledge, and product diversity reflected in our board of directors is a tremendous asset to ACC. Our Board’s leadership will continue to guide us as we navigate a dynamic political landscape and pursue the goal of a world made better by chemistry.

The ACC board of directors sets council policy, provides strategic direction, and approves advocacy priorities and the annual budget.The following individuals were approved to serve on the ACC board of directors:

For terms beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028:

  • Frank Bozich, Trinseo
  • Inga Carus, Carus LLC
  • Dean Cordle, A C & S, Incorporated
  • Matt Crocker, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
  • Denise Dignam, Chemours
  • Alexandre Elias, Braskem America, Inc.
  • Antje Gerber, Sasol (USA) Corporation
  • Francois Good, TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc.
  • Sean Keohane, Cabot Corporation
  • Anup Kothari, BASF Corporation
  • Mark Kramer, Anderson Development Company
  • Ken Lane, Olin Corporation
  • Emma Lewis, Shell Chemical LP
  • Jim Nicholson, PVS Chemicals, Inc.
  • Tony O’Donovan, Arkema, Inc.
  • John Paro, Hallstar
  • Rob Peterson, Occidental Chemical Corporation
  • Scott Richardson, Celanese
  • Thomas Shepherd, The Shepherd Chemical Company
  • Guido Skudlarek, Evonik Corporation
  • Frederique van Baarle, LANXESS Corporation

Learn more about ACC membership.

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.