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The Association Adviser Podcast#31: How to Lead a Resilient Association with Larry Sloan of AIHAThe role of an association leader has never been more complex. Today’s leaders must navigate political pressures, respond to crises, and adapt to new technologies—all while keeping their members informed, supported, and inspired.In this episode, Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE, FASAE, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), joins host Christine Shaw to discuss how association leadership is evolving and why emotional intelligence has become one of the most essential skills for everyone in the association field.Larry’s career has given him a unique perspective on adv...
2025-12-0227 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessFive Key Questions for Jennifer Abril: Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Chemicals - Ep. 221Looking to level up in 2026? The Chemical Executive Mastermind brings senior chemical leaders together for trusted peer perspective. Learn more at grow.thechemicalshow.com/mastermind.Sponsored by: World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global on March 23-27, 2026.Use the code CHEMSHOW5% at wpc.spglobal.comLeadership transitions can shape the future of entire industries. With Jennifer Abril stepping into the role of President and CEO at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), host Victoria Meyer spotlights Jennifer’s unique leadership journey, her approach to driving transformation, and the qualities that make her a str...
2025-06-2417 min
Chemical WeekHow are specialty chemical producers navigating tariff uncertainty?Joe Dettinger, vice president/manufacturing and commercial programs at specialties trade group Socma, joins the podcast to dicuss the impacts of trade tensions and uncertainty on specialty chemical producers. Key topics include how companies are contending with supply chain issues, the impact of uncertainty on demand, and whether the recent softening of tensions has meaningfully improved the outlook.
2025-05-2719 min
2025-04-1801 min
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk BusinessReshoring And Innovation In Specialty Chemicals with SOCMA's Jennifer Abril - Ep. 205Looking to level up in 2026? The Chemical Executive Mastermind brings senior chemical leaders together for trusted peer perspective. Learn more at grow.thechemicalshow.com/mastermind.Sponsored by: World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global on March 23-27, 2026.Use the code CHEMSHOW5% at wpc.spglobal.comAmid a dynamic global landscape, the specialty chemical industry is navigating challenges and opportunities with “pragmatic confidence”. Join host Victoria Meyer and guest Jennifer Abril, CEO of SOCMA, as they explore the thriving specialty chemical industry and SOCMA's pivotal role in fostering connections and collaboration. With a focus...
2025-03-0431 min
IAQ RadioChris Laszcz-Davis – OHTA Chelsea Earhart – BGC Larry Sloan – AIHA Dr. Albert J. Tien- WHWB-US Global Environmental Health & Safety A new Pathway for CIH AccreditationThis week we welcome Chris Laszcz-Davis - OHTA, Chelsea Earhart – BGC, Larry Sloan – AIHA and Dr. Albert Tien -WHWB-US to talk about global worker health and the new Global Pathway for CIH Accreditation.
This week we focus on organizations involved in global worker safety and their new collaboration for educating and mentoring global EH&S professionals. We discuss how someone with no specific education, such as a degree in engineering, can become a CIH through the program. It starts with the training from OHTA; work experience with WHWB-US in places that are in need of help with health and s...
2024-12-061h 00
Women in ChemicalsWoman of the Week (Ft. Vera Stoeva)Women in Chemical's interviews Vera Stoeva, Chief Operating Officer at SOCMA, for Woman of the Week 09/2/2024.
2024-09-0238 min
Associations Thrive95. Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), on B2B Networking, Nuanced Advocacy, and Membership Being a Business ImperativeHow do you distill your organization’s signature member benefits to create focus in your association? How do you make membership a business imperative?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA). Jennifer discusses:How her members are contract chemical manufacturers or divisions within larger companies that create small batch specialty chemicals for a huge spread of industries across the country.How SOCMA focuses on three things:B2B NetworkingAdvocacySafetySOCMA has different ways to connect members, including:On online directory that lets co...
2024-06-1333 minIAQ RadioLawrence D. Sloan, MBA, FASAE, CAE - AIHA Chief Executive Officer - Healthier Workplaces and Schools E-BookLarry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry. Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representing adhesive and sealant manufacturers, and was promoted to his first CEO role there in January 2005. He led this group for five years.
Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in ma...
2024-04-121h 01Chemical WeekWhat's in store for specialty chemicals?Jennifer Abril, president and CEO of Socma, the US trade association for specialty and custom chemical makers, joins the podcast to discuss how the year is looking for companies in the sector. Topics include a topsy-turvy 2023, the likely end of destocking, interest in AI, and Socma's advocacy agenda for 2024. This episode was recorded live at the Socma Show 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. on February 20.
2024-02-2721 min
Womble PerspectivesRebroadcast: Crisis Communication: How to Prepare NowWhat can companies do now to be ready long before a crisis occurs? Leonard Greenberger, senior counselor at AKCG - Public Relations Counselor, a national public relations firm specializing in issue and crisis preparedness and response, shares best practices and lessons learned. This episode is part of a series from the 2022 SOCMA Conference (Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates).More about the host: Mark Henriques (bio)
2023-08-1933 min
The View (by: The Chemical Company)Episode 087: February 2023 - "Quiet Q1"“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 087 | February 2023
- A not-so-exciting start to Q1
- Delta between Gas/Oil and Derivative Pricing: PGP, Benzene and more
- Minimal Impact from Chinese New Year
- Positivity out of Latin America
- Travel Season: SOCMA & AFPM Events Coming Up
- EcoVadis: What it is, and TCC’s 2023 Silver Medal
Featuring:
President Robb Roach
VP of Sales AJ Petrarca
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Host: Marketing & Sales Specialist Ben Sawicki
Special Guest: Regulatory Manager Kaitlyn Hagan
www.thechemco.com
Find the TCC Team at the following upcoming events!
SO...
2023-02-2849 min
The View (by: The Chemical Company)Episode 085: December & January 2023 “Christmas in January! ” | The View, Podcast Edition“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 085 | December & January 2023
- Check out the new podcast swag: “WhatsApp Me!”
- Recapping the recent PLASTICS Compounders Conference
- Construction, Automotive, Coatings industry updates
- Javier’s update on Mexico & LatAm for 2023
- Brenntag / Univar Mega Merger??
Featuring:
President Robb Roach
VP of Sales AJ Petrarca
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Inside Sales Manager Nicole Greenberg
Host: Marketing & Sales Specialist Ben Sawicki
www.thechemco.com
Find the TCC Team at the following upcoming events!
World of Concrete – January 2023
SOCMA Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show – March 2023
AFPM International Petrochemical Conference – M...
2023-01-0948 min
The View (by: The Chemical Company)Episode 083: November 2022 - “First Half Robust, Second-Half a Bust” | The View, Podcast Edition“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 083 | November 2022
- Two very different halves of 2022: Supply, Demand, Pricing and more
- Recap of APLA & European Travel from Javier – General mood, supply & demand, pricing for 2023
- Sasol nButanol FM remains, expected to restart before year end
Featuring:
President Robb Roach
VP of Sales AJ Petrarca
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Inside Sales Manager Nicole Greenberg
Special Guest: VP of Business Development Ray Altenburger
Host: Marketing & Sales Specialist Ben Sawicki
www.thechemco.com
Find the TCC Team at the following upcoming events!
PLASTICS Compounders Conference – December
World of Concr...
2022-11-211h 03
The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business54. Jennifer Abril On Facilitating Commercial Connectivity And Trust With SOCMALooking to level up in 2026? The Chemical Executive Mastermind brings senior chemical leaders together for trusted peer perspective. Learn more at grow.thechemicalshow.com/mastermind.Sponsored by: World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global on March 23-27, 2026.Use the code CHEMSHOW5% at wpc.spglobal.comSOCMA, or the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, plays an integral part as the connector in the chemical industry. They match-make business partnerships so that projects can get up and running in the industry. SOCMA empowers its members with the latest industry knowledge and projects. Join Victoria M...
2022-06-0731 min
In-house RoundhouseM&A Trends and Considerations for Buyers and SellersBob Girton, Partner at Edgewater Capital Partners, discusses trends and considerations in M&A transactions during a conversation with Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Mark Henriques at the 2022 SOCMA Conference.
2022-04-2517 minIn-house RoundhouseView from Jamestown: A Distributor’s Perspective on Today’s Specialty Chemical MarketBen Sawicki, Marketing & Sales Specialist at The Chemical Company, shares the latest on the specialty chemical market in a conversation with Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Mark Henriques at the 2022 SOCMA Conference.
2022-04-1309 minIn-house RoundhouseCrisis Communication: How to Prepare NowWhat can companies do now to be ready long before a crisis occurs? Leonard Greenberger, senior counselor at AKCG - Public Relations Counselor, a national public relations firm specializing in issue and crisis preparedness and response, shares best practices and lessons learned. This episode is part of a series from the 2022 SOCMA Conference (Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates).
2022-03-3031 min
Chemical WeekThe specialty chemicals industry gathers againJennifer Abril, president and CEO of specialty and fine chemicals trade group SOCMA, joins the podcast to discuss supply chain bottlenecks, demand outlook, and other key issues impacting specialties producers this year. This episode was recorded live at SOCMA's 2022 specialty and custom chemicals show in Forth Worth, Texas.
2022-03-0416 min
Maldita SuerteArreglar sí, entregar noEl Gobierno arranca la semana con advertencias de endurecer la presión sobre empresas para que se implemente el congelamiento de precios. Martín Guzmán dijo que "acabar con la dependencia del FMI es un acto de soberanía". Avanza la vacunación, pero los casos también empiezan a subir, impulsados por Delta. Con una maratónica sesión, la Cámara baja volverá a la presencialidad plena este martes. Río Negro: Aníbal Fernández descartó la idea de "ataques terroristas" y dijo que la Justicia fijará responsabilidades. Nueve de las diez familias más ricas de la Argentina...
2021-10-2511 minIAQ RadioJohn Mulhausen, PhD, CIH, CSP - AIHA President and Larry Sloan, MBA, FASAE, CAE - AIHA CEO - Accelerating Advancement in Industrial Hygiene Science and PracticeThis week we welcome Dr. John Mulhausen AIHA President and Larry Sloan, AIHA CEO for a discussion on how to accelerate your advancement in the world of industrial hygiene. We will look at how those in the health and safety world can advance and prosper in today’s unique environment.
John Mulhausen Ph.D., CIH, CSP, is currently President of AIHA. He retired in 2018 from 3M where he worked for 31 years in a variety of global health and safety risk management roles, most recently as Director of Corporate Safety and Industrial Hygiene. He has authored / co-authored over 100 presentations, publications or pro...
2021-10-1557 min
CREDIBLE DATA PODCASTMACRI SIGUE A LO MACRI¿De verdad no le entrará ninguna bala? va a quebrar el Correo Argentino del cual su empresa familiar SOCMA era concesionaria. MiIlones quedó debiendole al Estado. El asqueroso contrabando de armas a Bolivia está harto demostrado. Su ministro de salud dijo que la salud no fue prioridad en su gobierno. Su hermano ratificó que convive con el delito. Él niega todo, acusando al gobierno de Alberto por el manejo de la pandemia y pide libertad para Cuba.
2021-07-2214 min
Es de ComodorenseLos colores: la esencia comodorense en el cineSi hay algo en lo que se destaca la ciudad del viento, es en sus amaneceres y atardeceres, en eso, somos campeones del mundo, lejos. La inmensidad de colores que podemos encontrar, desde el marrón de la tierra, el azul del mar y el naranja del cielo, formaron parte de las escenas de la película comodorense hecha en plena pandemia por un grupo de jóvenes estudiantes. Aquí la segunda parte de los autores de SOCMA.
2021-04-2113 min
Rezo por vosO’Donnell dijo que su libro sobre Macri “puede ser útil para muchas causas”“Lo más importante no es la plata ni coincido con la palabra despecho, Mariano Macri está muy dolorido con un montón de cosas”, declaró Santiago O’Donnell tras la salida de su libro “Hermano”. El periodista destacó que está satisfecho con la repercusión que tuvo.
“A partir de su testimonio pude recabar causas sobre el vaciamiento de la empresa Socma del 2013 y que pasaron desapercibidas”, señaló sobre su trabajo de investigación con Mariano Macri.
En esa misma línea, habló sobre el temor del entrevistado en su texto: “Muchas de sus revelaciones podían terminar haciendo mover algunas causas...
2020-11-0921 min
In-house RoundhouseSOCMA and the Specialty Chemicals IndustryOwen Jappen, Senior Manager, Industry Relations & Strategic Partnerships at SOCMA, discusses the state of the organization and the industry it supports.
2020-07-1421 min
la mierda que nos miramade in argentina (bloque 2)Film de Juan José Jusid. Segundo bloque del quinto episodio de la temporada 1 de "la mierda que nos mira" denominada "el destape de la recuperación democrática y su sopapa de cincuenta centavos de austral".
- El Italpark y la infectadura.
- Fijación emblema del tilingo medio: ¿cómo nos ven afuera?
- Los olores de Brandoni y su acalorada búsqueda.
- La tarantela de los pseudo SOCMA.
- Brutal intento de expulsión de Leonor Manso.
- Triste solitario y final: último empujón alfonsinista.
Con la conducción de Diego Vawe.
2020-06-2724 minIAQ RadioLawrence D. Sloan - CAE CEO, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) - An Essential Organization: AIHA Recalibrates During the COVID-19 EraThis week we welcome Larry Sloan CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Mr. Sloan stepped into the role of CEO at the AIHA in October 2016. Prior to this, he served as President/CEO for seven years at the Society of Chemical Manufactures and Affiliates (SOCMA), a trade association representing the US specialty chemical industry. Larry entered the non-profit sector in 2001 by serving first as a director with a subsequent promotion to president at the Adhesive and Sealant Council.
Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in marketing, m...
2020-05-011h 00
Chemical WeekSocma's Jennifer AbrilSocma president Jennifer Abril joins the podcast to discuss her career and the progression of women in the specialty chemicals industry. Live from Specialty & Custom Chemicals America in Fort Worth, Texas.
2020-03-0409 min
Chemical WeekTrade wars reigniteSocma's Robert Helminiak and Matt Moedritzer join the podcast to discuss the latest developments in the escalating trade spat between the US and China.
2019-08-0819 min
The View (by: The Chemical Company)Tariff & Trade Discussion with SOCMA | The View, Podcast Edition - Episode 026Matthew Moedritzer works as a Manager of Legal and Government Relations for SOCMA, better known as the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates. Matt closely monitors various geopolitical situations, tariff and trade negotiations and changes, and more, and on Episode 026 he closely analyzes each situation as it stands today.
Episode 026 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition includes macro-level news surrounding various global trade, tariff and duty updates and changes.
Time Stamps & Topics:
6:15 - US / EU Airbus Tariffs
12:30 - Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)
23:10 - Brexit
29:25 - China / US
48:30 - India / Turkey GSP
54:00 - USMCA (aka NAFTA 2.0)
1:00:30 - Resources
Matt's contact information:
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2019-05-201h 05
Bienestar emocional en embarazo/posparto¿Qué es la psiquiatría perinatal?¿Sabías que la psiquiatría perinatal es la disciplina médica emergente que se encarga de atender la salud mental de las mujeres durante el embarazo, el parto y el posparto?En el capítulo de hoy te cuento un poco más sobre esta especialidad, a qué mujeres atiende, cuáles son sus objetivos, qué comprende el período perinatal y hasta cuando se considera que dura el posparto.¡Te espero!Y te invito también a que conozcas un poco más del proyecto "Sóc Mare" y de mi misma en www.socma
2019-04-0807 min
Chemical WeekTrade war and specialty chemicalsChemical Week's Vincent Valk discusses tariffs, China, and the potential impact of a trade war with Robert Helminiak,vice president of legal and government relations with specialty chemicals association SOCMA.
2018-08-1614 min
radio FM La CigarraInforme irrefutable: Los Macri son delincuentesVolvé a escuchar por radio FM La Cigarra en el programa "¿Qué Parece?" que conduce el periodista Jorge Villazón el nuevo informe del programa ADN que se emite por C5N que reveló que Socma, del grupo Macri, vendió el frigorífico de Córdoba Estancias del Sur a 30 días de haberla comprado. Socma firmó la operación con Machir, una firma creada en Uruguay pero que ni siquiera tributaba en ese país y mucho menos en la Argentina. Escuchá el audio completo...
2018-05-2818 min