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SOCMA Announces Javier Barajas Martínez as Vice President, Government Relations

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced Javier Barajas Martínez as Vice President, Government Relations, where he will lead the association’s federal advocacy efforts and advance priorities critical to the specialty chemical industry.

May 4, 2026

From Scorecards to Strategy: Inside SOCMA’s 2026 Sustainability & Safety Workshop

SOCMA’s 2026 Sustainability & Safety Workshop, held April 14–16 at Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, WI, brought together industry leaders, EHS professionals, and sustainability practitioners for three days of practical learning, peer exchange, and forward-looking discussion.

April 20, 2026

SOCMA Sees Strong Membership Growth with 13 New Members in Q1 2026

Thirteen companies—six manufacturers and seven service providers—have joined the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), gaining access to market intelligence, regulatory guidance, and networking opportunities to help them grow and compete in an increasingly complex business environment.

March 25, 2026

SOCMA Announces 2026 Board of Governors

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has announced its 2026 Board of Governors, featuring six new members joining the governing body and the continuation of its Executive Officer leadership team.

January 15, 2026

SOCMA Welcomes the U.S. Senate’s Confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

SOCMA welcomes the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

December 22, 2025

SOCMA Announces Jenn Klein as Incoming President & Chief Executive Officer

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today announced that Jenn Klein, an accomplished association executive with more than 25 years of government affairs and industry leadership experience, has been selected as the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer after a national search. Klein will assume the role on January 12, 2026.

December 8, 2025

Categories for SOCMA news

SOCMA Announces Javier Barajas Martínez as Vice President, Government Relations

From Scorecards to Strategy: Inside SOCMA’s 2026 Sustainability & Safety Workshop

SOCMA Sees Strong Membership Growth with 13 New Members in Q1 2026

SOCMA Announces 2026 Board of Governors

SOCMA Welcomes the U.S. Senate’s Confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

SOCMA Announces Jenn Klein as Incoming President & Chief Executive Officer

SOCMA Welcomes Seven New Members Representing Innovation Across Specialty Chemicals

SOCMA Recognizes 2025 Safety and Leadership Recipients for Advancing Excellence Across the Specialty Chemical Industry

SOCMA Report Finds Specialty Chemical Manufacturers Strong, Adaptive, and Positioned for Growth

SOCMA Welcomes Five New Members in Q3 2025