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IMCD is a global leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the Industrial and Life Science markets, delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Representing market leading global chemical companies enables us to offer a comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. We bring added value and growth to both our customers and principal partners across the world through our technical, marketing and supply chain expertise. With over 1800 high-caliber professionals in more than 40 countries on 6 continents, IMCD offers a unique combination of local understanding backed by an impressive International infrastructure.

To find out how our expertise can bring value to your business, please visit www.imcdus.com

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IMCD is a global leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the Industrial and Life Science markets, delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Representing market leading global chemical companies enables us to offer a comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. We bring added value and growth to both our customers and principal partners across the world through our technical, marketing and supply chain expertise. With over 1800 high-caliber professionals in more than 40 countries on 6 continents, IMCD offers a unique combination of local understanding backed by an impressive International infrastructure.

To find out how our expertise can bring value to your business, please visit www.imcdus.com

Welcome to

Pittsburgh Chemical Day

2017

On behalf of the Joint Chemical Group of Pittsburgh and our volunteer planning committee, we welcome you to the 50th annual Pittsburgh Chemical Day conference.

This year we are celebrating 50 years of coming together to network, learn, and grow in an ever-changing Chemical Industry. We have designed our program to highlight the past while looking towards the future markets, trends, and regulations that will impact us in the years to come.

Our goal is to utilize our new venue, Heinz Field, to help celebrate our incredible history and city, while providing you an optimal space to generate new network connections, capitalize on industry relationships, and find new opportunities.

The conference could not happen without the help of ourmany volunteers, the companies they work for and thecompanies that provided ads and sponsorship support.Please take a moment to read the list of committee members and other contributors who have worked tirelessly to make this day a success. We hope you find PCD enjoyable, informative, and valuable.

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2nd Floor

8:00 am

Networking Continental BreakfastSponsored by Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

3rd Floor

8:30 am - 9:10 am

North America & Global Chemical & Feedstocks - Market Trends & Regional CompetitivenessTodd Dina, IHS Markit

3rd Floor

9:20 am - 10:00 am

US Chemical Regulations under President Trump vs President ObamaJohn Dietrich, ICIS

3rd Floor

10:10 am - 10:50 am

Economic Drivers for the Chemical IndustryMartha Moore, American Chemistry Council

3rd Floor

11:00 am - 11:40 am

Sales Then and Now (and the Influence of Modern Procurement)Jim Baehr, Institute for Supply Management Julianne Heins, Seneca Resources Corporation

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2nd Floor

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker

Strategies for Resilience and Growth in the Chemical IndustryDr. Antonis Papadourakis, Lanxess Corporation

3rd Floor

2:15 pm - 2:40 pm

Bridging Scale and Diversification: M&A Outlook for the Chemicals IndustryJordan Hesterman, A.T. Kearney

3rd Floor

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Franco Harris & Phil VillapianoRaffle items sponsored by WIN

2nd Floor

4:15 pm

Networking Cocktail ReceptionSponsored by Civil & Environmental Consultants

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Dr. Antonis PapadourakisPresident and CEO,

LANXESS Corporation

Keynote Speaker

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Antonis was born in Athens, Greece in 1957. He earned a degree

from the University of Thessaloniki in 1981 and a Ph.D. from the

University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1985, both in Chemical

Engineering.

After a year with the Greek Armed Forces, he joined Rohm

and Haas in Bristol, PA, USA. He held positions of increasing

responsibility, including Sr. Chemical Engineer, Group Leader of

the Process Economics Center and Process Control Manager for

Polymers & Resins worldwide. Antonis became a US citizen in May

of 1995.

In 1997 Antonis moved to London, England as the Purchasing

Manager for Rohm and Haas (UK) Ltd. and later became the

Purchasing & Logistics Manager, Europe, for Performance Polymers.

He became Commercial Manager for Construction Adhesives,

Europe, in January of 2001.

Antonis moved to Paris, France in July 2001, to become Business

Manager, Packaging and Converting, Europe for Rohm and Haas.

He repatriated to the US in 2005 and joined Engelhard

Corporation (now BASF) as Global Business Manager for

Stationary Source and Indoor Air. He joined Arkema in February

of 2007 as Business Director, Organic Peroxides, Americas. In

September of 2008, he was promoted to General Manager,

Sustainability Additives and in February 2012 joined Altuglas

International (a subsidiary of Arkema) as the Regional Group

President, Americas.

Antonis joined LANXESS Corporation as its President and CEO in

July, 2015. On April 1st, 2016, Antonis added the role of President

and CEO of ARLANXEO USA LLC to his responsibilities.

Antonis is married and has three children.

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Bill FlanaganChief Corporate Relations Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Bill Flanagan serves as Chief Corporate Relations

Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community

Development and its affiliated regional development

organizations: The Pennsylvania Economy League

of Greater Pittsburgh LLC, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and the

Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Bill guides the

development of regional and organizational messaging strategy

and supervises Investor Relations activities, including membership

development and programming, as well as fundraising.

An experienced broadcast journalist, Bill has told the story of the

transformation of the economy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for more

than 30-years. He serves as host and producer of “Our Region’s

Business,” a weekly business public affairs program on WPXI-TV in

Pittsburgh, PA, the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel (PCNC), and

YouTube.

As President of The Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership in 2009, Bill helped to

organize the public/private partnership of organizations from across

southwestern Pennsylvania that came together to welcome the world

for the Pittsburgh Summit. As Executive Director of Pittsburgh 250, the

celebration of the 250th anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh in

2008, Bill supervised a multi-year, 14-county initiative.

Bill came to work in southwestern Pennsylvania in 1982 as a reporter

for KDKA-TV. He served as the station’s Money Editor for 13 years and

has written about personal finance for The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

and KDKA-AM.

Bill serves on the boards of Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. and Rivers of

Steel National Heritage Area.

A graduate of Northwestern University (B.S. Speech), Bill holds a

Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

He is a native of Dover, Delaware.

Master of Ceremonies

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Todd DinaDirector Global Olefins, IHS Markit

John DietrichSenior Editor, ICIS

John Dietrich is a senior editor for ICIS and has been

with the company for seven years. John covers the US

phenol/acetone and derivatives market and has also

covered the US olefins market and has worked with

the ICIS base oils team. He has spoken on the phenol/

acetone market at several conferences in Europe and Asia. John is a

product of the University of Missouri’s journalism program and was a

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund intern.

Todd joined IHS Markit Chemical in 2016 as Director

Global Olefins responsible as the global lead on

Propylene Studies as well as the service leader for the

North America Light Olefins Market Advisory Service.

He focuses primarily on olefins and the analysis of the

propylene and propylene derivatives markets for IHS Markit clients. He

also manages the global propylene market intelligence studies for

the company and contributes regular commentary on these markets

for other IHS Markit Chemicals reports. In addition, Todd contributes

propylene analysis to the World Propylene Analysis, an annual study

also published by IHS Markit. Todd graduated from the University of

Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Conference Speakers

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Martha MooreSenior Director, American Chemistry Council

Julianne HeinsSupply Chain Director, Seneca Resources Co.

Julianne Heins leads the Supply Chain function for

Seneca Resources Corporation, the oil and natural

gas exploration and production segment of National

Fuel Gas Company. Seneca’s Supply Chain Group is

responsible for the Company’s sourcing activities as

well as for inventory, warehousing and fleet management. Ms. Heins

currently serves on the board of ISM-Pittsburgh as the Director of

Scholarships. She is a current member of the Supply Chain and the

Natural Gas Use Committees of the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Ms.

Heins has also served two terms on the board of the Women’s Energy

Network Board as Secretary. In 2015, Ms. Heins was honored with the

Pittsburgh Business Times Women in Energy Leadership Award.

Martha Gilchrist Moore is senior director for policy

analysis and economics at the American Chemistry

Council. In that role, she analyzes the impact of

various policy initiatives and energy trends on the

chemical industry, in particular recent developments

in shale gas. She also directs the Council’s research on the direct and

indirect economic contributions of the business of chemistry and the

benefits to consumers. Ms. Moore has worked on chemical industry

issues for more than 20 years and is an authority on the market

dynamics for the chemical industry and its end-use customer industries.

Ms. Moore holds a master’s degree in economics from Indiana

University and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill. She is a member of the National Association for Business

Economics and the US Association for Energy Economics.

Conference Speakers

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James BaehrLead for Sourcing Strategies Group LLC

Jordan HestermanPrincipal, A.T. Kearney

Jordan Hesterman is a Principal in A.T. Kearney’s

Houston office with client work focused in the energy

and process industries sectors. His work is primarily

focused on operations, supply chain and strategy

with specific client topics including pre-M&A

growth strategy development, operations, procurement and supply

chain improvement, risk management, innovation and new product

development, and complexity reduction. Jordan joined A.T. Kearney in

the New York Office in 2010.

Jim Baehr is the Lead for the Sourcing Strategies

Group LLC (SSG) supporting the Supply Management

needs of clients in both the Public and Private sectors.

Prior to founding SSG, he was an independent advisor

for several years.

His most recent corporate roles were as Vice President of Global

Information Technology Procurement for Reed Elsevier, and Director of

Technical & Services Procurement for Bayer Corporation.

Currently, Jim is the Past President of the ISM – Pittsburgh Affiliate; a

member of the Board of Governors of the Joint Chemical Group of

Pittsburgh; and a member of the Visionary Council of Coupa Software

Incorporated based in San Mateo, CA.

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Franco HarrisFormer Steelers Running Back

Phil VillapianoFormer Raiders Linebacker/WIN

Phil Villapiano was AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year

in 1971, All-NFL in 1975 and 1976, and All-AFC from

1972-1976. Phil also played in four Pro Bowls and

was a member of the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XI

winning team. One of the fastest linebackers of his era,

Phil specialized in making big plays - none bigger than his momentum

changing goal-line tackle against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl

XI, where he forced the fumble that was recovered by Willie Hall.

Phil has been in the International Logistics business for more than

thirty years, starting during off seasons while playing with the

Raiders. Currently, Phil provides logistics solutions for domestic and

international companies as Vice President of Sales for Odyssey

Logistics & Technology, a global logistics leader, based in Danbury,

Connecticut.

Franco Harris began his pro football career as the

Pittsburgh Steelers’ No.1 pick and the 13th player

selected in the 1972 NFL Draft. For 12 seasons,

the 6-2, 230-pounder from Penn State was a big-

yardage running back, a key man in the powerful

Pittsburgh offensive machine, which also included an outstanding

passing attack.

Harris established himself as a future superstar when he became only

the fourth rookie in NFL annals to rush for 1,000 yards. He gained

additional attention by being on the receiving end of the famous

“Immaculate Reception” pass from Terry Bradshaw that gave the

Steelers their first-ever playoff win, a 13-7 victory over the Oakland

Raiders. In his 13 seasons, Harris rushed 2,949 times for 12,120 yards

and 91 touchdowns.

Conference Speakers

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Committee Members

Rob McCourtNational Sales Manager, Ranbar

Leah SingerlingFood Industry Specialist, Brenntag

General Chair

Leah is the Food Industry Specialist in the greater

Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo areas for Brenntag

Northeast, Inc. Brenntag Northeast is the world’s

largest full line chemical distributor. She has been

involved with Pittsburgh Chemical Day for several years, serving

on the Sponsorship and Arrangements committees. Leah has also

served as the President of the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh

in 2015 and 2016.

Joint Chemical Group President

Rob is the National Sales Manager for Ranbar

Electrical Materials. Ranbar is an alkyd resin

manufacturer located in Harrison City, PA. Ranbar

specializes in developing unique resin solutions for our

commercial partners. We are the best specialty chemical

manufacturer in the USA!

Rob is currently the President of the Joint Chemical Group. The JCG

is the governing body of Pittsburgh Chemical Day. Rob was the

Gereral Chair of PCD in 1999. He is a Past President of the Chemical

Association of Pittsburgh in 1996, 2013 and 2014. Rob has also

headed up the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh’s Scholarship

Fund since 1992.

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David MillerBusiness Development, W.K. Merriman, Inc.

Arrangements

David has worked for W.K. Merriman for 13 years, focusing on their Industrial Waste Water Treatment applications that target Water Treatment facilities, Steel production, Chemical plants, the Food Industry, and Mining Operations while also shifting to Energy in 2006 and helping grow their new subsidiary, WKM LLC established in 2013. After serving as the Promotions Committee Chair in 2015 and 2016, he will be helping with this year’s event by Chairing the Arrangements Committee.

Committee Members

Justin JamisonSales Representative, Wolf Container & Chemical

Promotions

Justin Jamison is a Sales Representative with Wolf Container & Chemical. Previously, he has had roles in Supply Chain with U.S. Steel and Johnson & Johnson, as well as in Consulting with Accenture. He now sells performance minerals and a wide array of packaging at Wolf. He has accepted the role of Chair on the Promotions Committee, continuing a long tradition of close partnership between Wolf and Pittsburgh Chemical Day. He follows in the footsteps of Linda Wolf, Patty Wolf, and Leonard Wolf in helping continue this wonderful tradition.

Patty Horvatich, Pittsburgh Regional AlliancePhil Cynar, Pittsburgh Regional AllianceMatt Minczeski, Pittsburgh Regional AllianceJeff Logan, Pennsylvania Chemical Industry CouncilStephanie Lewis, Bravo GroupChris Hortert, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Vince Benincasa, Brenntag John Gearhart, Sumitomo Chemical

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Jim BennettProcurement Manager, PVS Technologies

Andy DePageCentral Region Sales Manager, IMCD US

Day Program

Andy has been in the coating, adhesive, plastic, ink and related industries for over 25 years. A graduate of Oakland University with Polymer and Coating program certificates from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Detroit. He has been active in the manufacturing of resins, end formula creation and production, and distribution sales and management. Currently managing 6 sales people over parts of 9 states. Actively involved in multiple Society for Coatings Technology chapters and the Pittsburgh Chemical Association. He has traveled with his family to 49 of the states and continues to enjoy cheering on his teenage girls as they compete in sand volleyball tournaments.

Ads & Sponsorships

Jim is currently Procurement Manager for PVS Technologies working closely with the steel industry to source raw materials for ferric chloride production. Jim has been in the chemical industry for over 30 years, mainly in sales and sales management roles.

Jim was a Vice Chair of the Ads & Sponsorship Committee for the past two years. He is also a past president of the Cleveland Chemical Association.

Jim earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the US Air Force Academy and spent six years on active duty in the USAF. He has an MBA from Tiffin University and is a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan. He married his high school sweetheart and they have four children, two grandchildren (and another grandchild on the way).

Mark Ziegenfuss, GraingerMark Reynolds, PPG

Todd Schoeni, PVS NolwoodVon Fisher, Marcus & Millichap

Don Hart, Gillen Company, LLC.Kevin McDowell, Univar

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Matt EvangelistaNortheast Regional Sales, ASHTA Chemicals, Inc.

Finance & Reservations

Matt Evangelista currently handles the Northeast Regional Sales for ASHTA Chemicals, Inc., covering the Northeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada. ASHTA Chemicals is a key manufacturer of Potassium Hydroxide and Potassium Carbonate. Matt has been in the chemical industry for over 15 years, mainly in sales roles.

Matt has attended many Pittsburgh Chemical Day events over the years, and chaired the Finance Committee last year. He is also a member of the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh.

Matt has a BS in Mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University. He resides near Beaver, PA with his wife and three children.

Committee Members

Heather Rayburg-SmithAccount Manager, BASF

Keynote & VIP

Heather Rayburg-Smith is an Account Manager for the BASF Corporation. Her focus is on growth of the acrylic monomer, oxo-alcohol, and plasticizer portfolios through the direct channel to market.

Heather is the currently the Vice President of the Joint Chemical Group of Pittsburgh, a volunteer on the Pittsburgh Chemical Day planning committee (2003-present; General Chair 2011), a member of the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh, and a member of the NACD.

Heather holds a BS in Biology/Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native, she resides in Leechburg, PA with her husband Chad and their daughter Logan.

Phyllis Henderson, Gillen Company, LLC.Christopher Hortert, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.Thomas Maher, Jr., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

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Joanie DayeSr. Account and New Business Manager, BASF

Attendance

Joanie Daye is presently a Senior Account Manager/Business Development Manager for the BASF Inorganics Division. Joanie graduated from Saint Mary’s College, South Bend Indiana with a Psychology degree and a minor in Chemistry. She has held various positions in sales, marketing, product management and new business development for PPG, Bayer, Air Products, Lubrizol and BASF. Joanie has been involved in Pittsburgh Chemical Day since 1988 and has chaired the Arrangements, Speaker and Guest, Finance, Forum Workshop and Reservations.

Kevin Riley- PPG Industries (retired)

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2016 Teressa Szelest President, BASF

2015 Michael McGarry President and CEO PPG Industries

2014 George Biltz Chief Strategy Officer Axiall Corporation

2013 Dennis Yablonsky CEO, Allegheny Conference on Community Development

2012 Leonard Dolhert CEO, Aither Chemicals

2011 Randy G. Woelfel CEO, NOVA Chemicals

2010 Gregory S. Babe President & CEO, Bayer Corporation and Bayer MaterialScience LLC

2009 Dr. Kurt Bock Chief Financial Officer, BASF SE; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, BASF Corporation

2008 Stacy Methvin President & Chief Executive Officer, Shell Chemical Co. LP

2007 Randall S. Dearth President & CEO, LANXESS Corporation

2006 Madeleine Jacobs Executive Director & CEO, American Chemistry Council

2005 Charles E. Bunch Chairman & CEO, PPG Industries

2004 Gregori Lebedev President & CEO, American Chemistry Council

2003 Myron Galuskin President, Rhodia Inc.

2002 Jeffrey M. Lipton President & CEO, NOVA Chemicals

2001 Paul W. Chellgren Chairman & CEO, Ashland Inc.

2000 William S. Stavropoulos President & CEO, The Dow Chemical Company

1999 Harold A. “Hap” Wagner President & CEO, Air Products and Chemicals

1998 J. Roger Hirl President & CEO, Occidental Chemical Corporation

1997 John A. Krol President & CEO, DuPont

1996 G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. President, General Motors North American Operations

1995 Jon M. Huntsman Chairman of the Board & CEO, Huntsman Group

1994 Thomas L. Gossage Chairman President & CEO, Hercules Inc.

1993 Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. President, Eastman Chemical Company

1992 Helge H. Wehmeier President & CEO, Miles, Inc.

1991 James W. Kinnear President & CEO, Texaco, Inc.

1990 The Hon. Peter K. Nune Assistant Secretary USA Department of Treasury

1989 H. Eugene McBrayer President, Exxon Chemical Company

1988 Robert D. Kennedy Chairman of the Board & CEO, Union Carbide Corporation

1987 Dr. Konrad Weis President & CEO, Bayer USA, Inc.

1986 Vincent A. Sarni Chairman of the Board & CEO, PPG Industries, Inc.

1985 Ray R. Irani President, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

1984 Alexander F. Giacco Chairman of the Board & CEO, Hercules Corporation

1983 Edward L. Hennessy Chairman of the Board & CEO, Allied Corporation

1982 Richard E. Heckert Vice Chairman & CEO, DuPont

1981 J. Peter Grace President & CEO, W. R. Grace & Co.

1980 Richard J. Mahoney President, Monsanto Company

1979 Paul F. Oreffice President & CEO, Dow Chemical Corporation

1978 Gerhard Dittmar Director, Bayer AG

1977 David M. Roderick President, U.S. Steel Corporation

1976 Werner C. Brown President & CEO, Hercules Inc.

1975 J. P. St. Clair President & Executive VP, Shell Chemical Co., Shell Oil Co.

1974 Z. D. Bonner President & CEO & Executive VP, Gulf Oil Company & Corp.

1973 Charles H. Simpson President, Airco Industrial Gases

1972 Fletcher L. Byrom Chairman of the Board & CEO, Koppers Company

1971 Robinson F. Barker Chairman of the Board & CEO, PPG Industries, Inc.

1970 Carl A. Gerstacker Chairman of the Board & CEO, Dow Chemical Corporation

1969 James G. Baldwin Executive Vice President, Hooker Chemical Company

1968 John L. Gillis Vice President, Monsanto

Past Keynote Speakers

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Thank you all for your extraordinary contribution to the 2017 Pittsburgh Chemical Day Event.Sincerely,

Leah Singerling General Chair 2017 Pittsburgh Chemical Day

Thank You

Dr. Antonis Papadourakis, LANXESS

Todd Dina, IHS Markit

John Dietrich, ICIS

Martha Moore, American Chemistry Council

Julianne Heins, Seneca Resources Company

James Baehr, Sourcing Strategies Group LLC

Jordan Hesterman, A.T. Kearney

Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

Phil Villapiano, Oakland Raiders/WIN

to the following for their contributions to this year’s event!

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