SNF, together with its parent company (SPCM), is the world’s leading manufacturer of water-soluble polymers, serving diverse markets including oil & gas, mining, municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, agriculture and personal care. As its first general counsel, I am responsible for the proper administration of all legal matters including, but not limited to, commercial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, litigation, M&A, labor and employment, occupational safety & health, benefit plan administration, intellectual property, and risk management. Additional roles/responsibilities include chief compliance officer, corporate Secretary, and media spokesperson.I am a member of the SNF executive leadership team assisting with both legal and strategic business matters.

I held many roles during my tenure. Throughout I counseled clients principally on corporate governance, international trade, commercial transactions, competition law & compliance, M&A, joint ventures, intellectual property, marketing & advertising, real estate and litigation. I served as the global business counsel for the Celanese Acetate and Ticona / Advanced Engineered Materials businesses, as well as the Procurement and Supply Chain functions. I also provided legal counsel and support to the Acetyl Intermediates, Nutrinova and EVA Performance Polymers businesses of Celanese. I provided extensive legal and strategic counsel in support of Celanese's joint venture investments. Served as global counsel of Fortron Industries LLC (joint venture of Celanese & Kureha Corporation). Served as primary legal advisor to the Celanese representatives on the Board of Directors of its six international JVs [Polyplastics Co. Ltd., Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Fortron Industries, Nantong Cellulose Fibers Co, Kunming Cellulose Fibers Co., & Zhuhai Cellulose Fibers Co.]. Additionally, for 2 years I was a director on the Board of Directors of Nantong Cellulose Fibers Co, Kunming Cellulose Fibers Co., and Zhuhai Cellulose Fibers Co. (joint ventures of Celanese & China National Tobacco Corp.). I further held leadership roles in the SEC/Finance, Compliance and Intellectual Property sections of the Celanese law department. I formed a centralized Intellectual Property section of the Celanese law department, consolidating 5 separate IP law teams embedded within their respective businesses. I was a member of the Celanese Acetate and Ticona/AEM executive leadership teams, assisting with both legal and strategic business matters.

Counseled and assisted with commercial transactions, government supply contracts, environmental & regulatory compliance, finance and risk management, litigation, human resources, international trade and export compliance, joint ventures and business alliances, M&A, intellectual property, marketing and communications, and real estate. Supported the General Counsel with all corporate governance matters including Board meetings, shareholder transactions, stock plans and stock valuations, corporate policy development & implementation, and legal entity management.

Directed the resurrection of this heavily indebted non-profit agency serving mentally and physically challenged individuals and their families in Northwest PA. Served as Interim Executive Director after terminating former Executive Director. Expanded delivery of services while maintaining all personnel through this extended financial recovery period. Maintained and enhanced relationshps with donors, volunteers, media, government leaders, government agencies, and other not-profit service providers.Performed this role while continuing regular employment with Lord Corporation.

General civil law practice devoted to commercial transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration.