The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has reported that Larry Brotherton, CEO and owner of Ortec was elected Board of Governors chairman during SOCMA’s Annual Meeting in New York City on December 7, 2009.
Dr Brotherton has outlined the organisation’s priorities for 2010, including efforts to grow membership by enhancing and communicating SOCMA’s value propositions.
Additionally, Dr Brotherton said SOCMA is expected to continue offering online networking opportunities and web-based seminars to deliver valuable content to SOCMA’s diverse membership.
He also said the organisation will keep focusing its energies on refining and promoting its ChemStewards performance improvement program and assisting members on their path to compliance.
Reportedly, Dr Brotherton has served on SOCMA’s Board of Governors since 2000. He has served on many civic boards and is currently a Trustee of Tusculum College.
Dr Brotherton succeeds Charles Hinnant, chairman and CEO of Optima Chemical Group and president of Charkit Chemical, who completed a two-year term as Board Chairman.
Dr Larry Brotherton, said: “Membership opens doors to new business enhancement opportunities and gives members direct input on critical legislative and regulatory issues. It is imperative that we continue to improve our existing benefits, as well as add new benefits that will bring additional value to our membership.
“In today’s political and social climate, it’s increasingly important for companies to reduce their environmental footprint as they improve their overall chemical management accountability.”