LPMA Announces Inaugural Board of Directors 

The Lubricants Packaging Management Association (LPMA) powered by Interchange 360, is excited to announce the formation of its first-ever Board of Directors. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our commitment to industry leadership and proactive response to new regulatory requirements. 

Founded by five of the leading names in the petroleum industry—BP Lubricants USA, Inc. (Castrol), Chevron U.S.A. Inc., ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, Pennzoil-Quaker State d/b/a SOPUS Products (Shell), and VGP Holdings LLC (Valvoline)—LPMA is dedicated to providing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance options for its members and supporting the development of circular material management solutions for petroleum and petroleum related products and packaging in light of recently EPR laws across multiple states. 

Introducing the LPMA Board of Directors 

The Board is composed of representatives from each of the five Founding Partners, bringing together decades of experience and leadership in the petroleum sector. The Board also includes Brian Ahearn whose expertise in recycling and sustainability will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of EPR compliance. 

Meet the Board: 

• Chair: Brian Ahearn – Chairman of the Board, Interchange Recycling
• Vice-Chair Jami Rice – Business Development Manager, Lubricants Americas at Pennzoil-Quaker State (Shell) 
• Elsie Phillips – Senior Manager, Global Product Stewardship at BP Lubricants USA, Inc. 
• Steven Curtis – Category Manager – Packaging at Chevron U.S.A. Inc. 
• Melanie Bower – Senior Sustainability Advisor at ExxonMobil Oil Corporation 
• Stephanie Taylor – Regulatory Affairs Advisor at Valvoline LLC 

Our Vision and Mission 

As a coalition of industry leaders, LPMA’s mission is to support its members in achieving EPR compliance while promoting best practices in packaging management. Our goal is to establish standardized processes for data collection and reporting, and to advocate for policies that balance environmental stewardship with business efficiency. 

What’s Next? 

With the formation of our Board, LPMA is poised to take proactive steps in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by EPR legislation. The Board will guide our strategic direction, ensuring that our initiatives align with the needs of both our members and the communities we serve. 

We look forward to working closely with producers and stakeholders to drive innovation, sustainability, and compliance in the lubricants packaging sector. 

For more information about LPMA and our initiatives, visit our website.