Installed at most recent annual meeting in New York City, the 2015 board of directors of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists is headed by Tony O’Lenick (Siltech LLC), who will serve as president. Debbie Pierce (Westwood Laboratories, Inc.) is the new vice president and Peter Tsolis (Estée Lauder Companies) is vice president-elect. Amy Marshall (Eckart) continues her term as national secretary and Kelly Dobos (Sun Chemical) is the new national treasurer.

Serving as directors for Area I are senior director Joy Welsh (Commonwealth Soap and Toiletries) and newly-elected director Akshay Talati (Estée Lauder Companies). Area I is comprised of the Connecticut, New England, New York, Long Island and Quebec Chapters. Area II covers the Lake Erie Chapter, Michigan, Midwest, Ohio Valley, Ontario and Saint Louis Chapters.

Area II directors are senior director Perry Romanowski (Element 44) and director Bart Maxon (Dow Corning).

Area III directors are senior director Liz Streland (Croda) and newly-elected director Michelle Hines (Mary Kay). Area III is comprised of the California, Intermountain West, Southwest and Twin Cities Chapters.

Area IV includes Carolina, Florida, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast chapters. Serving Area IV are senior director Michelle Linscott (Xytrus) and director Danielle Wheeler (TRI-K).