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HONOURING OUR PAST
INSPIRING OUR FUTURE
Thank you to the Past Chairs who have established the roots of the Association.
1986 - 1989
Dave Stock
Chairman
1989 - 1991
Bill Korol
Chairman
1991 - 1993
Bob Brooks
Chairman
1993 - 1995
Tony Infilise
Chairman
1995 - 1997
Hans Walser
Chairman
1997 - 1999
Rick Sauter
Chairman
1999 - 2001
Peter Pritchard
Chairman
2001 - 2003
Steven Lepoole
Chairman
2003 - 2005
Ian Dowding
Chairman
2005 - 2007
Peter Jobling
Chairman
2007 - 2009
Rod Paterson
Chairman
2010 - 2013
Michael Staley
Chairman
2013 - 2015
David Luciani
Chairman
2015 - 2017
Willy St. Cyr
Chairman
2017 - 2019
Patrick Haineault
Chairman
2019 - 2021
Anna Derkach
Chairperson
2021 - 2024
Frank Dempsey
Chairman
2024 - 2025
Phil Zerr
Chairman
2025 – Present
Chris Halberg
Chairman
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON – May 25, 2026 – Responsible Distribution Canada (RDC) and the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) have renewed their longstanding Responsible Care® and Responsible Distribution® Partnership Agreement, reinforcing their shared commitment to safety, stewardship, sustainability, and continuous improvement across Canada’s chemistry value chain.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
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Responsible Distribution Canada Mission Supported by Four Pillars of Strength
RD Leadership
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Member Value & Engagement
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Quality Education
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Impactful Advocacy
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Responsible Distribution Canada now represents:
720,000
+
Annual Shipments
3,800
+
Employees Across Canada
210
+
Facilities Across Canada
80,000
+
Customers
As of March 2026
