National Association of Corporate Directors

Chemical Distributors Focus on Best Practices, Safety, Partnerships, and Regulatory Compliance

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Mercredi, août 15, 2018
National Association of Corporate Directors

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 420 chemical distributors from across the country are gathering in New Orleans this week for ChemEdge, the leading chemical distribution operations and management conference in the United States hosted annually by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 420 chemical distributors from across the country are gathering in New Orleans this week for ChemEdge, the leading chemical distribution operations and management conference in the United States hosted annually by the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).
  • Attendees will participate in three days of in-depth education and insight into important regulatory, operational, and management issues, as well as best practices in the chemical distribution industry.
  • At ChemEdge, members will attend a series of training and educational sessions and panel discussions led by experts sharing insights into management and operational excellence.
  • "Chemical distributors are impacted by issues as far-ranging as food safety management and autonomous vehicle implementation to unmanned aircraft systems and physical site security.

M. Christian Mitchell joins Huntington Hospital's Board of Directors

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Jeudi, août 9, 2018
Business, Economy, National Association of Corporate Directors, Board of directors, Deloitte, Brent M. Longnecker

PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Huntington Hospital announced today the election of M. Christian (Chris) Mitchell to its board of directors.Chris is currently serving as an ex-officio member until January 1, 2019, when he will join as a voting member of the board.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Huntington Hospital announced today the election of M. Christian (Chris) Mitchell to its board of directors.Chris is currently serving as an ex-officio member until January 1, 2019, when he will join as a voting member of the board.
  • Chris currently serves as vice chairman of the board of Marshall & Stevens in Los Angeles, California.
  • Chris was a founding member of the board of directors of Deloitte Consulting USA.
  • Chris is chairman emeritus of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Southern California and a current member of the national board of NACD.

Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Managing Director Jim DeLoach Named to the 2018 NACD Directorship 100 List

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Mardi, août 7, 2018
National Association of Corporate Directors, Business, Robert Half International, Quentin Tarantino, Economy, Film

MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Protiviti Managing Director Jim DeLoach have both been named to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2018 'Directorship 100' list.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Protiviti Managing Director Jim DeLoach have both been named to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2018 'Directorship 100' list.
  • The full list of the 2018 NACD Directorship 100 honorees can be found here .
  • Tarantino was previously named to the NACD Directorship 100 list in 2017.
  • The 2018 honorees will be celebrated at the annual NACD Directorship 100 Gala on November 28, 2018 in New York City and featured in the November/December 2018 edition of NACD Directorship magazine.

Robin Ferracone and John Trentacoste of Farient Advisors Named to Prestigious 2018 NACD Directorship 100 List

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Mercredi, juillet 25, 2018
Economy, Business, Corporate law, National Association of Corporate Directors, Corporate governance, Board of directors, Chief operating officer

NEW YORK, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Robin Ferracone and John Trentacoste Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), respectively, of Farient Advisors , an independent executive compensation, performance and corporate governance consultancy have been named to the 2018 National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) Directorship 100.

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  • NEW YORK, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Robin Ferracone and John Trentacoste Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), respectively, of Farient Advisors , an independent executive compensation, performance and corporate governance consultancy have been named to the 2018 National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) Directorship 100.
  • The Directorship 100 is an annual recognition of leading corporate directors, corporate governance experts, policymakers and influencers who significantly impact boardroom practices and performance.
  • "NACD's devotion to supporting strong boardroom practices and instilling investor confidence reflects our work at Farient Advisors," said Ferracone.
  • "Being recognized in the Directorship 100 is an honor and symbol of our commitment to ensuring sound corporate governance."

Simpson Manufacturing Board of Directors Recognized for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

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Mercredi, juillet 11, 2018
Economy, Corporate governance, National Association of Corporate Directors, Business, Board of directors, Governance, Stakeholder

"We're proud to have our board of directors recognized for the NXT Award," said Simpson Manufacturing CEO, Karen Colonias.

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  • "We're proud to have our board of directors recognized for the NXT Award," said Simpson Manufacturing CEO, Karen Colonias.
  • NACD aspires to a world where corporate directors are recognized by all stakeholders as trusted stewards of long-term value creation.
  • NACD elevates board performance by providing board members with practical insights through world-class education, leading-edge research and an ever-growing network of directors.
  • Fostering collaboration among directors, investors and governance stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible board leadership for 40 years.

NACD Staff, Members Participate in Congressional CFATS Roundtables

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Jeudi, juin 14, 2018
Chemical safety, National Association of Corporate Directors, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

As the threat environment is long-term, so too should the authorization of the CFATS program.

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  • As the threat environment is long-term, so too should the authorization of the CFATS program.
  • Over the past 16 years, NACD members both CFATS-regulated and non-CFATS-regulated companies have made substantial investments to make their facilities more secure.
  • NACD believes the CFATS program is strong and needs minimal change other than a multi-year reauthorization.
  • Regarding the two events, NACD President Eric R. Byer emphasized, "Reauthorizing CFATS is an issue that must not go unaddressed.

Carol Johnson joins Avison Young's Board of Directors

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Mercredi, mai 30, 2018
National Association of Corporate Directors, Avison

"We are thrilled to have Carol join Avison Young's board of directors," comments Rose.

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TricorBraun Wins Best of Show, Record Number of NACD Packaging Awards

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Jeudi, mai 17, 2018
National Association of Corporate Directors

TricorBraun received a company record of 12 NACD awards, including Best of Show, Best Use of Stock Packaging (bronze medal), six gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

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  • TricorBraun received a company record of 12 NACD awards, including Best of Show, Best Use of Stock Packaging (bronze medal), six gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
  • Eleven years of Best of Show awards, plus our company record of NACD medals, signifies our unrelenting pursuit of excellence on behalf of our customers and our commitment to be the undisputed packing leader."
  • TricorBraun's 2018 NACD Packaging Awards are:
    Gro-Tec's product line rebrand benefitted from TricorBraun's one-stop shopping capabilities.
  • The Best Use of Stock Packaging Award, Bronze Medal
    Roar Ambition partnered with TricorBraun to develop stand-out packaging for its pre-workout supplement.

Chemical Distributors Advocate for Rail Reform and Counterterrorism Security Standards

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Mercredi, avril 25, 2018
Chemical safety, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, Government, National Association of Corporate Directors, United States Department of Homeland Security, Cargo, Safety, Economy

"Reauthorizing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program and implementing meaningful freight rail reform are issues that must not go unaddressed," said NACD President Eric R. Byer.

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  • "Reauthorizing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program and implementing meaningful freight rail reform are issues that must not go unaddressed," said NACD President Eric R. Byer.
  • "Chemical distributors have a vital and significant impact on the U.S. economy, providing 70,000 high-quality jobs and generating $42 billion in economic output each year.
  • The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security and identifies and regulates high-risk chemical facilities to ensure security measures are in place to reduce the risks associated with their chemicals.
  • Attendees will also advocate for freight rail reform.

Charles C. Cohen to Receive Lifetime Achievement in Governance from the National Association of Corporate Directors, Three Rivers Chapter

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Mercredi, avril 18, 2018
National Association of Corporate Directors, Cohen & Grigsby, Corporate governance, Economy, Business, Leadership

PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles C. Cohen, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Cohen & Grigsby , will receive a Lifetime Achievement in Governance award from the National Association of Corporate Directors, Three Rivers Chapter (NACD) at its second annual Director Awards Dinner this May.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles C. Cohen, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Cohen & Grigsby , will receive a Lifetime Achievement in Governance award from the National Association of Corporate Directors, Three Rivers Chapter (NACD) at its second annual Director Awards Dinner this May.
  • Lifetime Achievement in Governance award winners must exemplify exceptional boardroom leadership, integrity and ethics standards that the NACD has championed for over 41 years.
  • He also authored "A Primer on Corporate Governance Principles" (January 2017) as a resource for students and professionals in the field.
  • His wisdom, honesty and integrity are the foundation of exemplary board service and corporate governance," said Jack Elliott, chairman and director, Cohen & Grigsby.