WASHINGTON (WV News) — Rebecca McPhail, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, will join the American Chemistry Council as its new vice president of State Affairs and Political Mobilization, effective Dec. 18.
She will succeed Rudy Underwood, who announced his retirement in July after more than three decades with ACC.
A leader in state policy development and advocacy, McPhail has served as WVMA president since 2013 and brings a track record of building consensus across party lines and industry sectors.
Her background includes advocating for legislation to aid in the retention and expansion of the West Virginia chemical manufacturing industry, implementing strategic initiatives for economic competitiveness, and establishing statewide programs such as the WVMA Education Foundation, Inc. to support educational opportunities and career paths for students in the state.
“Rebecca’s greatest forte is that she brings balance and determination to reach across party lines and find common sense solutions to the policy issues we face in states across the nation,” said Chris Jahn, ACC president and CEO.
“ACC and the chemical industry at large are bringing innovation and solutions to the table when it comes to meeting the needs of modern society,” McPhail said. “I plan to bring to my new role an emphasis on collaboration to meet the demands of communities across the nation, while bringing to light the fact that American success relies on American chemistry.
McPhail previously served as the president of statewide economic development organization Vision Shared. Prior to her work at Vision Shared, McPhail was assistant vice president of Development at Marshall University.
Before returning to West Virginia in 2003, she served as grant development and research manager and interim director of development for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.
McPhail is a graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.A. in History and Government.
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