The Carolina Chapter was formed in 1980 and started with a petition of 25 members. Although it still is one of the smaller SCC Chapters (approximately 75 members), it continues to grow. The Chapter has struggled over the years with some of the larger companies leaving the area but because of the hard work and dedication of the Chapter officers and its members, this Chapter is sound and growing.

Michael Licciardello, Chair Michael Licciardello holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Michael is the Director of Research and Development/Technical Perfumer for Grace Management a Fragrance Oil/Product manufacturer for numerous worldwide brands. Michael joined Grace  Management/ BMC in 1996 and was previously with International Flavors and Fragrances. Michael’s been in the fragrance industry for over 30 years. Has been part of the Carolina Chapter since 2003.

Cecilia McGough, Chair-Elect Cecilia has more than 25 years of experience in the chemical industry, most recently with Clariant Corporation where she held various positions including Sales Manager, Regional Account Manager and Technical Sales Manager. Cecilia also held positions as a chemist and biologist with the Calgon Corporation. She earned her Master of Science from Duquesne University and an MBA from Winthrop University.  Cecilia is currently Southeast Account Manager for the Glenn Corporation.

Timothy Smith, Treasurer Timothy Smith is a graduate of King’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.  In addition, he holds both a Master’s degree and post master’s certificate in International Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Greens- boro. He was employed from 1970 to 1984 at Amchem Products and from 1984 to 2002 at Kay Chemical Company in a variety of technical and management positions.  From 2003 to 2006 he was the Technical Director and Quality Manager at Natural Care Labs in Eden, North Carolina.  He is currently a Personal Care Scientist with Vertellus Performance Materials in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tim is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the American Chemical Society and is the author of 6 United States patents and various concordant foreign patents.

Erica Babson, Secretary Erica is a 2008 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She is now a Research and Development Scientist at Active Concepts, LLC in Lincolnton, NC. She has enjoyed being a part of the SCC for the past year and has had the privilege of attending chapter meetings around the country. She is ready to take on the challenges of serving as the Carolina chapter secretary and is excited to see what the next year will bring.

Sandra Reid, CCSCC Newsletter Editor Sandra Reid holds a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, NC. Sandra joined Eastman in 2002, recruited in sales but served as a Supply Chain Supervisor for two years before heading to field sales in 2004. Current responsibilities are sales support for Formulation Products. This includes Cosmetics and Personal Care, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Ingredients for North America. Prior to coming to Eastman, Sandra spent eight years at the bench working as a formulator for PolyMask Corporation, a subsidiary of 3M Company. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and two children.