Contributor: Daryl W. Dierwechter, CHMM Business Title: HSE Manager, NA Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers & Inks Contact Information: Eastman Chemical Company 99 E. Cottage Place Carpentersville, IL 60110 Phone: 847 551 3121 Fax: 847 428 2679 Email: Daryl_Dierwechter@achmmchicago.org Affiliation: Eastman is a leading international chemical company with headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee, producing more than 400 chemicals, fibers and plastics. Eastman is the world's largest supplier of polyester plastics for packaging; a leading supplier of coatings raw materials, specialty chemicals and plastics; and a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers and basic chemicals. The company is one of the top 10 global suppliers of custom-manufactured fine chemicals for pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals and other markets. Biography: Mr. Dierwechter has a BS in Environmental Science, Penn State University, and over 22 years of experience in the HSE field. He has been a CHMM since 1986, serving as: · Chicago Chapter of CHMM - Board of Directors, Past President, Past Treasurer · National Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (ACHMM) - Past President, Past Director Mr. Dierwechter is also on the Kane County Local Emergency Planning Committee, currently serving as Finance Committee Chairman

Title of Presentation: Past Presidents Roundtable Recommendations Author: Daryl W. Dierwechter, CHMM Key Words: CHMM credential, recognition Abstract: Based on a consensus of the Past President's Roundtable discussion, recommendations will be presented to the current Academy Board of Directors pertaining to advancing recognition and value of the CHMM credential.