Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufactur-ers Association (SOCMA): Emilio J. Rouco

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufactur-ers Association (SOCMA): Emilio J. Rouco was named public relations manager. Most recently, Mr. Rouco served as director of public relations, National Electrical Contractors Association. Dan Cronin was appointed media relations manager. He formerly served as press secretary for Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL) and for the National Right to Work Foundation and Citizens for a Sound Economy.
The 2007 board of governors also includes three-year candidates Philip Johnson of Dixie’s Chemicals and DX Pharma & Oilified businesses; Frank Leuckgen of Lanxess Corp.; William Sedlacek of Noveon; Nick Shackley of Cambrex Pharma & Biopharmaceuti-cals business in North America and Michael Strem of Strem Chemicals.