ASK Distribution Consulting LLC (ASK) has appointed several industry leaders to its Board of Managers. The appointments became effective November 2025 and are reported to further strengthen the board’s depth of expertise. They are also intended to support ASK’s ongoing commitment to safety, training, Responsible Distribution, and operational excellence across the chemical distribution industry.

“The ASK Board of Managers plays an important role in guiding the organization’s strategic priorities and ensuring continued credibility across its programs,” said Lucinda Schofer, chief operating officer of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and chair of the ASK Board. “We remain focused on providing thoughtful oversight and direction as ASK continues to grow its support for the chemical distribution supply chain.”

The ASK Board of Managers is responsible for providing governance and strategic guidance to support ASK’s mission and ensure the organization continues to deliver value, credibility, and consistency in its programs and services.

The new managers appointed to ASK’s board include April Yeager, senior vice president and general manager at Essential Ingredients, and David Birdsong, MS, manager, regulatory compliance at Advanced Chemical Logistics.

To view a full list of current ASK Board of Managers members, visit https://www.auditsafetyknow.com/about-us/ask-leadership/.  

ASK Distribution Consulting LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD). The organization provides services to ACD members and others active in the distribution of complex chemicals that power our world, to support their safety, compliance, sustainability, and commercial success. As the official administrator of ACD’s Responsible Distribution™ verification program, ASK provides a combination of EHS&S expertise, management systems, auditing capabilities, and training to support continuous improvement and performance across the chemical supply chain. To learn more, visit https://www.auditsafetyknow.com/.

To learn more about ACD, visit www.acd-chem.com.