LANSING, MI, December 18, 2017 – The Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) announced that its Board of Directors has elected a new President and Vice President to serve as leaders for the association for the two-year term of 2018-19.

Brooke Beebe, Vice President of External Affairs for Hemlock Semiconductor, will serve as the MCC’s President. In her role with Hemlock Semiconductor, Ms. Beebe leads state, federal and international government advocacy around issues of core competitiveness related to energy and trade, as well as local community engagement and public affairs for the Hemlock-based company. Beebe previously worked on federal and state government affairs issues for Sunoco and The Dow Chemical Company. Ms. Beebe is active in the Great Lakes Bay Region and with several community leadership programs.

Mark Kramer, President and CEO of Anderson Development Company, will serve as the MCC’s Vice President. Mr. Kramer has been with the company for more than 20 years, and has taken a series of roles with increasing responsibilities, including plant and technical management, business management, sales and research. He now works to grow Anderson Development’s global business from its headquarters and manufacturing site in Adrian. Kramer also serves on the board of the American Chemistry Council, and has been very involved in increasing Anderson’s engagement and support in the local community, including STEM education.