MCC News

12/18/18 - Michigan Chemistry Council Welcomes PFAS Report and Encourages Continued Science Review

LANSING, MI, December 18, 2018 - The Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) today welcomed the release of a report from the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) Science Advisory Panel. The MCC recognizes the comprehensive effort organized by Governor Snyder’s administration to respond to this issue, and also appreciates the work of the Science Advisory Panel to conduct its review on such an accelerated timetable.

“As with other environmental issues, the MCC believes strongly that our state must use the best available science when responding to PFAS,” said MCC Executive Director John Dulmes. “We will be carefully reviewing this external report and how its recommendations contribute to our understanding of PFAS in Michigan as well as the need for further study. We encourage a robust science-based approach and look forward to working constructively on this issue.”

The Michigan Chemistry Council, established in 1967, represents Michigan’s chemical manufacturers, formulators and distributors. Chemistry is Michigan’s fifth-largest manufacturing sector, supporting more than 80,000 Michigan jobs and directly impacting more than 96% of all manufactured goods.

10/22/18 - Michigan Chemistry Council Elects Eight Members to Board of Directors, Including Pfizer's John Manski and Praxair's Bob Reed

LANSING, MI, October 22, 2018 – At its annual membership meeting on October 16^th, the Michigan Chemistry Council (MCC) elected eight members to its board of directors, including two members who are joining the MCC board for the first time. The new members include: John Manski, Director of Process and Product Technology, Pfizer, Kalamazoo Bob Reed, Pipeline Business Manager, Praxair, Ecorse
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12/18/17 - Michigan Chemistry Council Elects Hemlock Semiconductor's Brooke Beebe as President, Anderson Development Company's Mark Kramer as Vice President

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.