TRENTON, N.J. (Aug. 6, 2026) – The Board of Trustees of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ) has unanimously elected its officers for the 2026-2028 term and selected two new Associate Member representatives to serve on the Board of Trustees. The newly elected officers and Board representatives will begin their terms in September 2026.

Re-elected to serve a second two-year term as Chair is Grant Hutchings, Head of Supply Chain – Americas for Infineum. Also elected to the Executive Committee are Ian McCormick, Commercial EHS North America Lead for Bristol Myers Squibb, as First Vice Chair; Pamela Dudish, Site Manager for Urethane Systems USA LLC (UBE), as Second Vice Chair; and Mike Naughter, Environmental Remediation Project Manager for Syensqo, as Treasurer. Dennis Hart, Executive Director of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey, continues to serve as Secretary in accordance with the Council's bylaws.

In addition, the Board elected Martin J. McHugh, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Groundwater & Environmental Services (GES), and Mark S. Heinzelmann, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, to serve as the Board's Associate Member representatives for the 2026-2028 term.

Membership on the CCNJ Board of Trustees was originally limited to representatives of Regular Member companies. In 2019, the Council amended its bylaws to create two Board seats for Associate Member companies, recognizing the important role engineering, consulting, legal, and other professional service firms play in supporting New Jersey's manufacturing community and the business of chemistry.

"We are pleased that Chairman Hutchings has agreed to serve another term as chair," said Dennis Hart, Executive Director and Board Secretary of the Chemistry Council of New Jersey. "Under Grant's leadership, CCNJ has strengthened its financial position, expanded member engagement, and continued to build its reputation as a trusted, solutions-oriented advocate for New Jersey's manufacturing community. We also congratulate Ian McCormick, Pamela Dudish, and Mike Naughter on their election to the Executive Committee and look forward to working with Martin McHugh and Mark Heinzelmann as they join the Board of Trustees. Their experience and perspectives will further strengthen the Board and support CCNJ's mission of advancing the business of chemistry in New Jersey."

Hutchings joined the CCNJ Board of Trustees in 2021 and was first elected Chair in 2024. McCormick has served on the Board since 2021 and brings extensive environmental, health, and safety leadership from Bristol Myers Squibb. Dudish joined the Board in 2014 and continues to provide valuable operational leadership and manufacturing expertise from UBE's New Jersey operations. Naughter joined the Board in 2023 and contributes extensive experience in environmental remediation and regulatory compliance.

McHugh brings more than 35 years of experience in environmental regulation, natural resource management, and ecological restoration. His career includes leadership positions with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, NOAA, and the environmental consulting sector. As Director of Regulatory Affairs at GES, he works with state and federal agencies to help clients navigate complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

Heinzelmann is a partner in Lowenstein Sandler's Environmental Law & Litigation Group, where he advises businesses on environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, litigation, and corporate transactions. A former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General, he has extensive experience with NJDEP regulatory and enforcement matters and is a frequent speaker and author on emerging environmental issues.

"I am truly honored that the Board has once again elected me to serve as Chair," Hutchings said. "I am grateful for the confidence my fellow trustees have placed in me and proud of what we have accomplished together. With a dedicated Executive Committee, an engaged Board of Trustees, and an exceptional staff, I look forward to continuing our work to strengthen CCNJ's advocacy, support our members, and advance the business of chemistry in New Jersey."

The newly elected Associate Member representatives succeed Rebecca Hollender, Senior Principal Consultant and Office Practice Leader at TRC, and Carol McCabe, Managing Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP. CCNJ extends its sincere appreciation to both for their dedicated service on the Board of Trustees and for their continued support of the Council.