James F. Kelley

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX.

American Chemical Society engages as a scientific society which supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Occidental Chemical Corp. manufactures polyvinyl chloride resins, chlorine and caustic soda. It also offers basic chemicals, oxyvinyls, food grade and armand products. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Plaza Group Ltd. distributes petrochemical solvents and chemical intermediates. Its products include intermediates, solvents, plastics, elastomers, and polyethylenes. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.