The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has announced the results of its election for incoming officers and directors to its 2025 Board of Directors following the 2024 Annual Meeting in La Quinta, California. Megan Gluth, Esq., of Catalynt Solutions, Inc., has been elected as the first female Chair of the Board.

“We are thrilled to welcome each of these established professionals into their new roles on the Board, including our very first female Chair, Megan Gluth,” said Eric R. Byer, ACD President and CEO. “Each member brings unmatched experience that will serve us well in advocating for the industry and its continued growth. We are also grateful to outgoing Chairman Edward Boss of Riteks, Inc., whose leadership helped ACD evolve and better reflect the diverse set of companies we represent.”

Members of the 2025 ACD Board of Directors include:

• Executive Committee:

  • Chair: Megan Gluth, Esq., Catalynt Solutions, Inc.
  • Vice Chair: Matthew Fridley, Brenntag North America, Inc.
  • Treasurer: Stephen Halpin, Norman, Fox & Company

• Directors-at-Large:

  • Terry Aubry, EMCO Chemical Distributors, Inc.
  • Omar Sinaph, PVS Chemicals, Inc.

• Regional Directors-at-Large:

  • Central Region: Steven Seeler, Seeler Industries, Inc.
  • Southern Region: Brett Mears, Palmer Logistics
  • Western Region: Jeremy Krome, TransChem, Inc.

Members of the Executive Committee will serve two-year terms, Directors-at-Large will serve three-year terms, and Regional Directors-at-Large will hold their positions for one or two years.

“The newly elected Board is poised to guide ACD’s efforts in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the chemical distribution industry,” Byer added.

For more information about ACD, visit acd.com.