Richard was an outstanding President, equally comfortable working with CEOs, bureaucrats and politicians. Always working for the optimal outcome while recognizing his diverse constituents. Thanks Richard!

Richard’s knowledge of government personnel and agencies, along with his dedication and perseverance, made my job as Chairman very easy. It was a great pleasure to work with him.

Richard discretely worked with each senior executive as they joined the Board convincing us to put our corporate interests aside and instead work for the betterment of the industry and society via Responsible Care®. His leadership was truly exemplary!

To me, well beyond his second-to-none planning and process skills and his grasp of member interests and concerns, Richard has always been the rock-steady embodiment of the Responsible Care® Ethic…committed to do the Right Thing and be seen to do the Right Thing – what a powerful combination for any leader!

Richard has kept the Association ahead of the curve by searching out new ideas, brainstorming widely to reach consensus and organizing the resources for implementation.

As a Board member, I was so impressed with your calm demeanor, your strategic vision, your quiet intelligence, and sage advice. Richard, you have been the impactful leader of an important organization that has ably represented the Canadian chemical industry for many, many years. I look back on that time with great fondness.

I recall the challenges and successes of my years as Chair — balanced budgets, robust succession planning, rebranding of CCPA to CIAC, and the introduction of sustainability to Responsible Care®. Thank you for making the Chairmanship so easy.

I was Vice-Chairman of the Association when the Chair, Ian Lennox from Monsanto, and I interviewed Richard for the President’s position. It was obvious from the start that Richard stood out from the pack, so much so that Ian’s mind was made up and he left me alone to interview the final two candidates. The rest, as they say, is history.