Staff

Jack R. Pounds

President

Jack Pounds, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, is President of the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC). Jack joined OCTC as Vice President, Government Relations, in early 2000, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the chemical industry. In May 2001, the Board of Directors elected him President and Chief Operating Officer. His areas of expertise include advocacy in the legislative and regulatory arenas, management of public issues, crisis management, and media and community relations. His career has included public affairs positions with Hercules, Incorporated, BetzDearborn, Inc., and Rohm and Haas Company. His major responsibility at OCTC is to develop and execute an advocacy program to enhance the business climate for OCTC members in the state of Ohio, and to support member companies on a variety of issues affecting them.

Lisa Allen

Manager, Issues and Advocacy

As Manager, Issues and Advocacy, Lisa engages in issues management and advocacy on behalf of the Council’s more than 50 member companies that are engaged in research, production, and marketing of chemicals to customers around the world. Ms. Allen has worked in the Ohio General Assembly, first as an aide to Senator Jim Hughes and most recently on the staff of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  She is a summa cum laude graduate of Columbus State’s paralegal studies program.

Kim DeVillers

Office Manager

Kim joined OCTC in 2011 as our Office Manager and coordinator of programs, meetings, and membership.  Earlier in her career, she worked at the law firm PorterWright, and assisted OCTC with the conduct of our annual conferences and Teachers, Industry, Environment Conference.  Kim is a dedicated community volunteer, active in local outreach programs.