For District II director: Mary Engelman

Division of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry (Tennessee-Virginia Highlands). Retired, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee.Academic record: Northeast State Technical Community College, AD, 1991; Liberty University, BS, 2019.Professional positions: Eastman Chemical Company, Innovation Process, Retired, 2019; Process and Application Innovation Strategic Technology Division, Manager, 2014-19.ACS local section and division offices: Tennessee-Virginia Highland Section: Immediate Past Chair, 2025; Chair, 2023, 2024; Program Chair, 2023-24. Northeast Tennessee Section: Chair, 2011, 2021-22; Chair-Elect, 2010; Secretary, 2013; Non-Officer Volunteer, 2013-18; Program Chair, 2010, 2022-24; Student Affiliate Group, President, 1990; Non-Officer Volunteer, 1989-91. Southeast Regional Meeting: Chair Succession, 2022-24; Non-Officer Volunteer, 2009-19. Division of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry: Councilor, 2011-26; Non-Officer Volunteer, 2014-15; Program Chair, 2009-11; Applied Chemical Technology Subcommittee, Co-Founder, 2009; Chair, 2009-11.Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Committees, Member, 2022-25, Subcommittee Chair, 2023-25, Leadership Subcommittee, Member, 2023-25; Division Councilor Caucus, Chair, 2021-23; Committee on Nominations and Elections, Member, 2016-21, Vice-Chair, 2018-21; Committee on Divisional Activities, Member, 2014-15, Committee Associate, 2011-12; Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals, Member, 2008-13, Chair, 2012-13, Committee Associate, 2007; ACS Fellows Steering Committee, Member, 2012-14.Member: Member of ACS since 2004. Virginia-Highlands Section; Midland Section. American Legion Post 24 Johnson City TN, Commander, 2025-present; Sergeant-at-Arms, 2024-25. ACS Division(s): Industrial & Engineering Chemistry. Related activities and honors: ACS Award for Volunteer Service, 2021; ACS Fellow, 2009; E. Ann Nalley Southeastern Award for Volunteer Service, 2013; ACS Career Service Making a Difference Award, 2010; United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge, 1989.Engelman’s statementI am deeply honored to accept the American Chemical Society District II director