SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals

You can gain direct access to industry experts for the latest insights and innovations in plastics through events, workshops, webinars, and publications.

You can grow in the plastics industry through building relationships with your peers, participating in events, engaging in SPE’s online communities, and by connecting through mentorship opportunities.

SPE offers pathways for you to become a leader in plastics, helping you build your network, gain industry recognition, and advance professionally.

SPE connects your business with influential industry leaders, including key decision-makers, through multiple platforms, that help strengthen your presence in the plastics industry.

SPE supports the plastics industry through the SPE Foundation by funding educational programs, and providing grants and scholarships for students. SPE also supports the industry through participating in programs such as the United Nations Environment Assembly.

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SPE ANTEC® 2026

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SPE Executive Committee

Lynzie Nebel, Chair

Chair

Lynzie Nebel

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Praveen Boopalachandran, Ph.D., Vice Chair/Chair Elect

Vice Chair/Chair Elect

Praveen Boopalachandran, Ph.D.

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Lynzie Nebel, Chair

Past Chair

Scott Eastman, Ph.D.

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Pat Farrey, Chief Staff Executive

Chief Staff Executive

Pat Farrey

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Margaret Sobkowicz, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Meg Sobkowicz, Ph.D.

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James Waddell, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

James Waddell

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Dan Falla, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Dan Falla

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Len Nunnery, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Len Nunnery

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Mubashir Ansari, Ph.D., Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Mubashir Ansari, Ph.D.

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Todd Bier, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Todd Bier

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Len Nunnery, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Michelle Moran

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Liz Zimbicki, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Liz Zimbicki

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Gustavo Nechar, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Gustavo Nechar

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Annie Gohn, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Annie Gohn

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Tania Ferlin, Executive Committee Member

Executive Committee Member

Tania Ferlin

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