ACC Appoints Rebecca McPhail to VP of State Affairs Post

Oct. 24, 2023
ACC says McPhail brings a track record of building consensus across party lines and industry sectors.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) said Oct. 24 that Rebecca McPhail, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), will join ACC as its new vice president of state affairs and political mobilization, effective December 18. She will succeed Rudy Underwood, who announced his retirement in July after more than 30 years with ACC.

McPhail has served as WVMA president since 2013. 

According to ACC, McPhail brings a track record of building consensus across party lines and industry sectors.

She has advocated for legislation to aid in the retention and expansion of the West Virginia chemical manufacturing industry, implementing strategic initiatives for economic competitiveness, and established statewide programs, such as the WVMA Education Foundation, to support educational opportunities and career paths for students in the state. 

McPhail previously served as the president of statewide economic development organization Vision Shared. Prior to her work at Vision Shared, she was assistant vice president of development at Marshall University.

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