Arlington, VA – Today, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) announced the results of its election for new additions to ACD’s Board of Directors after members voted during the 2025 ACD Annual Meeting to replace four seats that were being vacated at the end of 2025.

The newly elected ACD Board members for 2026 include:

Directors-at-Large

• Richard Erstad, Hawkins, Inc.
• Kathryn Pogue, Jensen-Souders & Associates, Inc.

Regional Directors-at-Large

• Kristin Mays-Corbitt, Mays Chemical, A Ravago Company
• Jeremy Krome, TransChem, Inc.

“I am extremely grateful to welcome each of these newly elected directors to serve as part of ACD leadership,” said Eric R. Byer, President and CEO of ACD. “Amid the uncertainties facing the chemical distribution industry, the expertise and professionalism that our new directors bring to the table will be an asset to our Board and our members large and small. I look forward to working with each of them as we work in the best interest of our industry’s future.”

Directors-at-Large will hold their positions for three years, and the Regional Directors-at-Large will hold their positions for two years.

These individuals possess the qualifications required by Article VIII, Section 2 of the Bylaws. Article XI, Section 3 of the Bylaws provides that “Additional nominations for Officers and Directors-at-Large may also be made by the membership when endorsed with the names of not less than ten members of the Association and received by the President at least twenty (20) days prior to the annual meeting of the Association, for immediate transmittal by him to the members.

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The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) partners with our more than 400 chemical distribution industry members to provide the education, connection, standards, and advocacy they need to responsibly move the essential products our world depends on. As leaders in the $27B+ chemical distribution industry, ACD member companies commit to the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and performance through ACD Responsible Distribution™. For more information, visit www.acd-chem.com.