ASC 2019 Executive Leadership Conference Preliminary Program

October 21-23, 2019 | Hilton Head, South Carolina Sonesta Resort Hotel

Bringing Adhesive and Sealant Industry LEADERS Together

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Letter from the Chair Fellow Industry Peers: I invite you to join me and our industry’s leaders in Hilton Head, SC October 21-23 for this year’s annual ASC Executive Leadership Conference at the Sonesta Hilton Head Resort.

This event is one of ASC’s fastest growing and also the most valued among our membership’s leaders. Ninety-seven percent of attendees last year said they plan to attend this year, nearly all of whom said both the quality of networking and educational programming met or exceeded their expectations.

Our theme is “Focus on the Future,” and among our must-see speaker line-up this year are

• Bob Marquette, Senior Vice President, Global Industrial Adhesives at Bostik, who will speak on Strategies on Leading Organizational Change From A Senior Level Perspective;

• Ken Mayland, President of ClearView Economics, who will provide a business and economic outlook for 2020 and beyond;

• Crystal Morrison, CEO of EverRise and Director at The ChemQuest Group, who will provide strategies for building high performance leadership to innovate, drive growth, and build a sustainable future;

• John Beagle, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Grace Matthews, who will discuss Blurred Lines – Strategic M&A Transactions in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry;

• Tim Stanislaus, Head of Enterprise Sales, Amazon Business, who will speak on Opportunities for Chemical Buyers and Sellers on Amazon Business;

• Scott Burrows, motivational speaker and bestselling author, who will present “VISION - MINDSET – GRIT: Success Strategies to Help You Stand Up to Any Challenge.”

New this year will be an additional half-day program for our industry’s emerging, high potential employees whose career track requires well-rounded tools to help take them to the next level. Moderated by a professional facilitator, this session will help participants identify and leverage their strengths for enhanced leadership.

In addition to our programming, there will be numerous networking opportunities throughout the two-day event, including receptions and dinners, our golf outing, and off-site excursions for attendees and spouses.

Whether you are currently an executive in your company or are an “emerging leader,” you will not want to miss ASC’s annual Executive Leadership Conference. Join us this October and invest in your and your business’s future. I look forward to seeing you in Hilton Head!

Sincerely,

Brian McSwigan

Vice President, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Henkel Corporation Chair, Adhesive and Sealant Council

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Emerging Leaders Workshop

EMERGING LEADERS Workshop Monday, October 21, 2019 Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Consistent with our theme of “Focus on the Future,” NEW to ASC’s Executive Leadership Conference programming this year is the addition of a separate, half-day workshop for early- to-mid-career, high-potential managers seeking to hone their leadership skills and effectiveness.

This interactive new workshop includes facilitated discussion and is structured to optimize learning between peers, providing tools and strategies for leveraging personal strengths and leading change. Registration for this workshop is limited to the first 35 attendees and will close after October 1st.

Register for the workshop AND the Executive Leadership Conference and receive a discount on the registration cost! Attending the full conference will provide Emerging Leaders an opportunity to network with the ASC Board of Directors and senior leaders within the adhesive and sealant industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Emerging leaders with 2+ years managing people, projects or initiatives.

REGISTRATION FEES: Emerging Leaders Workshop ONLY...............................ASC Member $350

Nonmember $650 Emerging Leaders Workshop + Leadership Conference COMBO..................................................ASC Member $1,250

Nonmember $1,850

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Program Schedule Monday, October 21 Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Emerging Leaders Workshop (pre-registration required)

See program description. Registration fees are located on page 2.

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Spouse/Guest Meet and Greet

A networking event designed for spouses/guests to network and plan out the next two and half days.

7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Opening Reception & Dinner

Sponsored by:

All attendees and guests are invited to attend.

Tuesday, October 22 7:30 a.m.

Registration

7:30 to 8:50 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

8:50 to 9:00 a.m.

Program Overview Brian McSwigan, ASC Chair, Henkel Corporation

All attendees, including guests, are invited to this breakfast.

ASC Chair Brian McSwigan will welcome attendees, provide an overview of the program and networking events.

9:00 to 10:15 a.m. The 2020 Economic/Business Outlook: Is the Tank Running Out of Gas? Ken Mayland, President, ClearView Economics, LLC

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The current business expansion has gone on for a record-long time. But with the jobless rate at the lowest level seen in a generation, will a lack of employable persons thwart the further expansion of the economy? What do the best indicators say about the economy’s immediate future? What factor will ultimately cause the economy to stumble, and how will the march to the next recession unfold? AND how will the economy’s vote figure into the 2020 Presidential election? ALL good questions, but you have to attend the Conference to hear the answers!

10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. to Noon Strategies on Leading Organizational Change From A Senior Level Perspective Bob Marquette, Senior Vice President, Bostik Inc. Bob Marquette will provide an overview of Bostik and Arkema businesses and discuss the importance of and strategies for leading organizational change.

Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch All attendees, including guests, are invited to this lunch.

1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Blurred Lines – Strategic M&A Transactions in Adhesives and Sealants John Beagle, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Grace Matthews Inc.

Current market dynamics in the global adhesives and sealants sector have blurred the lines defining our industry. As large multinational corporations seek elusive growth to defend robust stock prices, the attractive margin and growth profile of adhesives and sealants has created a new class of strategic buyer. Industrial conglomerates, building material and construction chemicals companies, and paint & coatings powerhouses have elected to compete with well capitalized chemical-sector focused private equity funds and large adhesives manufacturers in pursuit of quality A&S acquisitions. Vertical integration is also becoming more common, as chemical producers, distributors and converters pursue formulators. These newcomers from complementary industries create additional opportunities for some adhesives providers, as well as risk and uncertainty for others as these recent arrivals gain influence and blur the lines via strategic acquisitions.

2:45 to 3:00 p.m.

Day One Wrap-Up Bill Allmond, President, The Adhesive and Sealant Council

ASC President Bill Allmond will highlight the evening’s activities and alert attendees to programming and activities for Day Two.

3:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Attendee Networking “On Your Own”

See additional activities on pages 8-9.

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Reception & Dinner

All attendees, including guests, are invited.

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

After Dinner Networking Lounge

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, October 23 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

All attendees, including guests, are invited to this breakfast.

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Innovation Requires High Performance Leadership Crystal Morrison, CEO of EverRise and Director, Chemquest Group

As senior leaders, we often think that if we bring brilliant people together, innovation will happen. Time and again, we find these teams of brilliant people struggling to move forward.

There’s never a shortage of ideas, yet we still struggle to bring truly innovative, disruptive technologies to the market. Do we ever consider the leadership behaviors we demonstrate and culture we’ve created? If not, we should. Innovation is an act of leadership, not just creativity. High performance leadership across an organization is required to innovate, drive growth and build a sustainable future. In this talk, we’ll discuss the characteristics of highperformance organizations and leadership, the link to innovation and how to empower and engage your employees as partners in the business.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Opportunities for chemical buyers and sellers on Amazon Business Tim Stanislaus, Head of Enterprise Sales, Amazon Business

Since its inception, Amazon Business has become a significant sales opportunity for brands, wholesalers, and distributors. The rapid expansion of B2B e-commerce presents both opportunities and challenges for chemical sellers who want to grow their business. This session explores why chemical buyers and sellers increasingly choose Amazon Business..

10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Networking Break 10:45 a.m. to Noon VISION – MINDSET – GRIT: Success Strategies to Help You Stand Up to Any Challenge Scott Burrows, Keynote Motivational Speaker, VISION–MINDSET–GRIT

The true measure of success is how well you respond to change, self-doubt, setbacks and fear. Whatever belief system you employ must be powerful enough to conquer these obstacles and any other impediments to your personal and professional growth, or you—and your organization—will be left behind.

Noon to 5:30 p.m.

Afternoon on your own ASC has scheduled two activities for the afternoon. See page 8-9 for activities options.

5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Chair’s Reception & Dinner All attendees, including guests, are invited.

Thank you to our EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS:

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Meet our speakers John Beagle

Managing Director & Co-Founder, Grace Matthews Inc. John Beagle, CEO, Managing Director and co-founder of Grace Matthews, has advised chemical and material clients since 1991. John has been the lead investment banker on over 100 engagements and has advised clients across the entire chemicals and materials spectrum. Prior to Grace Matthews, John was a research engineer in Digital Equipment Corporation’s Advanced Semiconductor Development group (Hudson, MA), which was subsequently acquired by Intel. John was part of the R&D effort at Digital that developed the patented Alpha chip technology, which at the time was the fastest commercially available microprocessor ever engineered. John received his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and his M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management, both at Cornell University.

Scott Burrows

Keynote Motivational Speaker, VISION – MINDSET – GRIT Scott Burrows was a star athlete and fierce competitor. During the height of Scott’s collegiate career, his life changed dramatically. He survived a car crash, suffering a serious spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite his grim diagnosis, Scott astonished everyone, including his doctors, by turning an impossible goal into a reality. Employing his paralysis as a visual metaphor, Scott encourages his audiences to stand up to their challenges regardless of circumstances-using the dynamic principles of Vision, Mindset and Grit. His presentations are inspirational, focused and enthusiastically received.

Bob Marquette

Senior Vice President, Bostik Inc. Bob Marquette, Senior Vice President of Bostik Americas and Global Industrial Adhesives, oversees all aspects of Bostik’s Americas operations, which include 16 facilities and over 1,200 employees. He has spent 41 years with Bostik and has held a variety of leadership positions including the global management of the company’s Nonwovens business, President of BostikNitta, and General Manager of Bostik’s Industrial Business Unit. Bob joined Bostik shortly after finishing his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Louisiana State University.

SponsorshipS AvaiLable

Contact Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x1106 or email malinda.armstrong@ascouncil.org

Ken Mayland

President, ClearView Economics, LLC Dr. Ken Mayland is President of ClearView Economics, LLC, a firm specializing in economic research and forecasting. Ken was previously the Chief Economist of two major financial institutions. Dr. Ken graduated with degrees in economics from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania (M.A. and Ph.D.).

He has spent more than 46 years studying the business cycle in order to provide economic analyses to a variety of constituencies and has won prestigious awards for his forecasting accuracy. He is “mostly retired,” but continues to keep close tabs on the economy for his former clients with his monthly “ESSENTIAL Charts Update” from ClearView Economics, LLC.

Crystal Morrison

CEO of EvenRise & Director, Chemquest Group Dr. Crystal G. Morrison is a highly regarded scientist and leader who is passionate about developing people and organizations to their highest potential. She believes strongly that innovation is an act of leadership not just creativity. Dr. Morrison holds a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Chemistry. Following graduate school at the University of Michigan, Dr. Morrison was a Harold Agnew National Security Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and later became a staff member, team leader and program leader before moving to Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Morrison led global research for industrial and packaging coatings at PPG with technology covering 11 unique market segments with over $2.5B in annual sales. In 2018, Dr. Morrison converted her passion for people, technology and leadership into EverRise. EverRise is focused on building strong leaders and strategy in technical organizations. She is also a Director with the ChemQuest Group and ChemQuest Technology Institute.

Tim Stanislaus

Head of Enterprise Sales, Amazon Business Tim is a senior business development leader at Amazon Business. Prior to this role, he led vendor and product management teams focusing on Amazon’s Industrial Chemicals and Professional Healthcare categories. Prior to Amazon, Tim worked as the VP of Business Development at ChemPoint, a Univar company focusing on e-commerce solutions for chemical manufacturers. Tim holds an MBA from the University of Washington and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, all of whom love to spend time outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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Special Activities ASC invites you and your guests to continue building camaraderie throughout the event.

Below are two options that allow for networking outside of the meeting room.

You and a guest can register at www.ascouncil.org under the events tab.

GROUP LEISURE ACTIVITIES

SHIPYARD – THE HERITAGE GOLF COLLECTION ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND Nestled within Hilton Head’s natural setting of majestic Carolina pine trees, flowering magnolias and moss draped oaks, Shipyard Golf Club’s 27-holes offer some of the most spectacular views imaginable. The course designers, George W. Cobb and Willard C. Byrd, inter-connected two of the three nine hole courses for a unique and challenging 18-hole round. The original Clipper Sponsored by: and Galleon courses create and exciting combination of long fairways and perilous hazards, while the Brigantine course winds its way around lagoons and breathtaking terrain. The former home of the Hilton Head Senior International from 1982 to 1984, Shipyard Golf Club was rated as one of the finest layouts on the Champions Tour.

Fees: Golf ONLY..........$95 per person Golf with clubs..........$130 per person

DOLPHIN ECO-TOUR Take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry on this relaxing boat cruise. Depart from Shelter Cove Marina for a casual exploration of the picturesque Broad Creek and surrounding waterways in search of some this area most fascinating wildlife. There is something special to see at every turn. The tidal creeks offer great opportunities to see local and migratory dolphin populations. Distinctive behaviors of the local dolphin are so fascinating that researchers and scientists have sought out this locale for years. Herons, ibis, wood stork, bald eagle and osprey dot the landscape. This tour is led by a USCG licensed Captain who, as and experienced Interpretive Naturalist, will be able to share with you an intrinsic knowledge of the habitat and the processes that take place within it.

Cost: $90 per person

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES (Available on Tuesday Only): DESTINATIONS DMC, a division of OUTSIDE Brands has mastered the art of creating unique experiences for both you and your guest(s). For a complete list of tours, restaurants, and transportation information, visit www.DestinationsDmc.com.

Questions regarding the tours, please contact Destinations DMC at (843) 686-0171.

Below is a brief list of available activities. To register for the below tours, visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/outsidehiltonhead/?flow=207690

THE BLUFFTON SHOPPING EXPERIENCE BY BOAT Departing from Shelter Cove Marina, this excursion begins with a comfortable boat ride along the May River. Enjoy a panoramic view of the tidal estuary and maritime forest as you head towards the heart of Old Town Bluffton. From the dock at the base of Calhoun Street, stroll the lazy streets dotted with 19th century homes, wander into the eclectic shops and artisan studios. Blended with colorful and creative art galleries, history up and down local streets, and dining for lunch and dinner in charming settings. You don’t want to miss Old Town Bluffton on the May River for some of the most unique shopping and dining in our area.

Visit the internationally known Spartina 449 Flagship Store located in the heart of historic Bluffton. Inspired by the small island of Daufuskie’s character and natural beauty, company founder and CEO, Kay Stanley, imagined how linen and leather could marry with colorful patterns and timeless island stories. That thought became a beautifully coordinated handbag collection beloved by women everywhere. They also offer an evolving array of products that continue to be inspired by the small, flavorful island of Daufuskie.

Cost: $75+ per person

HILTON HEAD BREWERY COMPANY Hilton Head Brewing Company is the island’s first brewery. Start off with an informative tour of the facilities and beer brewing process, followed by a tasting of all they have to offer! Beers to be sampled include a Tropical Lager, Crab Pilsner, Ol’ Man Porter, Nobbler IPA, and many more! Get a little taste of Hilton Head, craft beer style. Must have a minimum of 15 people.

Cost: $30+ per person (minimum of 15 people)

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HOTEL Info & Sponsors The ASC 2019 Executive Leadership Conference will take place at Sonesta Resort Hotel in Hilton Head, SC. Sonesta Resort Hotel 130 Shipyard Drive • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Phone: (800) 766-3782 • Group rate: $149 ASC is proud to offer the special group rate of $149 room rate plus $15 daily resort fee. To reserve your room at this rate, contact the hotel at (800) 766-3782 and mention that you will be attending the ASC Executive Leadership Conference. The group rate is available until September 30, 2019. Reserve your room as soon as possible as the group rate will not be available if the ASC room block sells out at any time prior to September 30. Reservation requests received after September 30 will be charged standard rates.

IMPORTANT: ASC works directly with the Sonesta Resort and does not work with third parties working on behalf of the Sonesta Resort and/or the Council. Be sure you contact the Sonesta Resort directly to make your hotel reservations.

Exclusive Sponsors: After Dinner Networking Lounge Chair Reception & Dinner The ChemQuest Group, Inc. is a leading business strategy firm in specialty chemicals. Our core competency is guiding clients to profitable growth outcomes through strategic planning and assessments; development of marketable technology visions; channel expertise, point-of-purchase merchandising, and winning sales strategies. ChemQuest directs market research initiatives and value chain analyses; manages complexity, uncovers manufacturing operational inefficiencies, performs scenario planning and decision & risk analysis and offers formulation assistance and innovation through its expert R&D services. Additionally, access to The ChemQuest Group’s comprehensive Coatings and Adhesives databases provide the statistical “tools” to add value and insight to your market development efforts. Web: www.chemquest.com.

Opening RECEPTION & DINNER Eastman Chemical Company offers a broad range of raw materials for use in adhesives and sealants, as well as lamination, roofing, cable filling and wax blend applications. Eastman manufactures and markets Eastotac hydrocarbon resins, Regalite hydrogenated resins, Piccotac aliphatic resins, Picco aromatic resins, Tacolyn resin dispersions, Foral and Staybelite fully and partially hydrogenated rosins and rosin esters, Permalyn tall oil resins, Eastoflex amorphous polyolefins, Epolene low molecular weight polyethylene, plasticizers and solvents. Eastman also manufactures Endex, Kristalex and Piccolastic pure monomer resins for use in adhesives. They recently introduced a unique line of AQ water dispersible polyesters for a variety of hot melt and water based applications. Web: www.eastman.com

For 20 years, Grace Matthews has provided strategic and tactical M&A transaction advice spanning the entire chemical value chain, including formulated adhesives and sealants, converted tapes and labels, raw materials and distribution. From aerospace adhesives to products for construction, durable assembly, packaging and many other markets, we have the expertise to quickly understand your business and help formulate a thoughtful transaction strategy. We have developed strong, senior-level relationships within the industry on a global basis, and can help you navigate key issues that can arise in a transaction process. Whether buying or selling, our clients are well-served by our expertise in current industry trends, including up-to-date valuation and financing environments, emerging technologies, globalization, and the often changing regulatory environment. Web: www.gracematthews.com

Chair Reception & Dinner Ingevity is a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions for the cosmetics and personal care, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, home and garden and media industries. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., the Specialty Chemical Division resides in Chrleston, S.C. This raw material division provides additives as adhesion promoters, maleic resins and tackifiers to the adhesive industry. One of their specialties is in the area of Tack Coat. Tack coat is a sprayed emulsion that provides a thin, adhesive film between existing pavement and the new surface. Their pine chemicals are also used in the manufacture of adhesives. Web: www.mwv.com

Keynote Kraton develops, manufactures and markets biobased chemicals and specialty polymers that deliver exceptional value and enhance the lives of people all over the world. As a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and pine chemicals, we manufacture high-performance materials that differentiate our customers’ products and meet multi-market needs. For more information, visit www.kraton.com.

Chair Reception & Dinner Emerald specializes in resins, plasticizers and additives to stand up to your toughest formulation challenges—bringing flexibility, durability and performance to a growingrange of applications, including water-based, structural, and silyl-terminated adhesives, plus sealants, coatings and certain food contact applications.

K-FLEX® dibenzoate plasticizers improve peel, tack, viscosity, Tg suppression and water resistance. Specialty materials from CVC Thermoset Specialties—RLP tougheners, multifunctional epoxies and modifiers, catalysts and accelerators—enhance toughness, strength, chemical resistance, cure speed and low-temperature mechanical performance. Web: www.emeraldmaterials.com.

Golf Outing Originally a paint and varnish company, Pecora Corporation was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1862. Over the next hundred years, Pecora continued to grow and its research program for new products was intensified. Through the years, as paint slowly slipped from its former dominant position, sealants and adhesives became the company’s most important products and has remained so to this day. Pecora’s products are distributed internationally from our headquarters in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. They provide products for a wide variety of applications including epoxies, silicones, urethanes and waterproofing products for the preservation of concrete and masonry structures.

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REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this registration form and fax it to (301) 986-9795 or e-mail it to Malinda.Armstrong@ascouncil.org. You may also register online at www.ascouncil.org.

First & Last Names ________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname for Badge: ______________________________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State or Province/Postal Code: ____________________________________________Country: __________________ Phone:_ __________________________________________Fax: ___________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name:_ _____________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Nickname for Badge:_ __________________________________________________________________ Child/Children Name(s) (1)_ ___________________________________ (2)_ _________________________________

REGISTRATION FEES FOR CONFERENCE ASC Member $1,125 | Nonmember $1,550 | Spouse/Guest $250 | Child (ages 18 & under) $250

REGISTRATION FEES FOR Emerging Leaders Workshop Emerging Leaders Workshop ONLY: ASC Member $350 | Nonmember $650 Emerging Leaders Workshop + Leadership Conference COMBO: ASC Member $1,250 | Nonmember $1,850

MEAL EVENTS: Cost is included in registration fee. Please check the events you are planning to attend below.

Attendee Spouse/Guest Child/Children Monday, October 21 Opening Reception & Dinner

Tuesday, October 22 Networking Breakfast Networking Lunch Reception & Dinner

WEDNESDAY, October 23 Networking Breakfast Chair’s Reception & Dinner

REGISTRATION FOR GOLF and Eco-Tour

Wednesday, October 23 • Shipyard Golf Club $95 per person – includes green fee and cart • $130 per person – includes green fee, cart and golf clubs Name(s) #1:_ _________________________________________________________________________________

#2:_ _________________________________________________________________________________ Deadline to register for golf is Friday, October 4, 2019. For detailed information on golf and activities, visit ASC’s website at www.ascouncil.org.

Dolphin Eco-Tour • $90 per person Name(s) #1:_ _________________________________________________________________________________

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PAYMENT INFORMATION: All payments must be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Payment must be received by September 20, 2019.

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