Ashland's Silverman elected to Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates Board of Governors
18 December 2015 - 2:28AM
December 17, 2015
COVINGTON, Ky. - Ashland Inc.
(NYSE: ASH) today announced that Dr. Keith Silverman, PhD., vice
president of environmental, health and safety and product
regulatory, has joined the board of governors of the Society of
Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA), the leading
U.S.-based trade association representing the specialty chemical
industry. SOCMA supports chemical manufacturers with commercial and
networking opportunities, advocates for the passage of rational
laws and regulation, and works to increase public confidence in the
industry. Silverman was elected to the board last week during
SOCMA's 94th annual meeting.
"As a SOCMA member, I look forward
to assisting the board in ensuring that the mission, policies and
strategic direction of the association are aligned with membership
needs," said Silverman.
"With new initiatives and our
efforts to continually refine and improve the programs we offer our
member companies, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Silverman to
SOCMA's Board of Governors," said incoming Board Chairman Charles
"Chuck" Bennett, vice chairman, Dixie Chemical Co., Inc. "Keith
brings a wealth of expertise to the table, and with his insight and
experience, I am confident that together we can successfully lead
this organization forward."
SOCMA's Board of Governors
provides strategic direction, maintains fiscal responsibility and
helps management develop business plans to deliver member value.
Through regular meetings, the board ensures effective
organizational planning and sees that association resources are
managed responsibly.
About
SOCMA
Since 1921, SOCMA has represented a diverse membership of small,
medium and large chemical companies located around the world.
Collectively, SOCMA members are key drivers to a successful
economy, contributing $24 billion annually to the U.S. GDP. For
more information on its services and products, please visit
www.socma.com.
About Ashland
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global leader in providing specialty
chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and
industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings,
automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care
and pharmaceutical. Through our three business units - Ashland
Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline
- we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers
in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more.
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