罢丑别听Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)聽has announced a series of new hires and promotions within its Executive Leadership Team, effective January 1, 2025. These appointments reinforce the association鈥檚 commitment to protect, promote, and grow the industry towards a goal of creating a sustainable plastics industry.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud of the team we鈥檝e assembled at PLASTICS, happy to welcome our new additions and announce these well-deserved promotions to the Executive Leadership Team,鈥� said PLASTICS President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. 鈥淎s we start the new year, I鈥檓 confident this team will continue to represent the entire supply chain of our industry with dedication and deliver the highest value for our members.鈥�
PLASTICS New Hires:
Chris Rager will join the PLASTICS team as Vice President of Government Affairs. Chris joins PLASTICS after serving as the head of State Government Affairs for the American Petroleum Institute, where he managed the day-to-day operations of eight regionally based offices and nearly 50 staff members and consultants that covered API鈥檚 nationwide integrated advocacy capability. With over 20 years of experience in government relations, Chris brings a wealth of expertise from his previous roles and will focus on building a robust government affairs strategy at PLASTICS. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing PLASTICS鈥� advocacy and policy efforts at all levels of government.
Angela Mealy joins PLASTICS as Executive Director of NPE: The Plastics Show. In this newly created role, Angela will oversee the strategy, operations, budget, project management, and overall success of NPE2027. Angela brings extensive experience from her tenure as Senior Director of Event Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, where she directed three major trade shows.
PLASTICS is also proud to announce the following promotions within its Executive Leadership Team:
Ashley Hood-Morley to Senior Vice President, Industry Engagement.
Patrick Krieger to Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Policy.
Stephanie Strategos Polis to Vice President, Public Affairs.
Apryl Alexander-Savino to Vice President, Events and Marketing.
M贸nica Mancilla Cooke to Vice President, Human Resources.