Lauren joined Serlin Haley in 2019 after serving for six years on staff in both the California Assembly and Senate, most recently as Capitol Director for Assembly member Phillip Chen (R-55, Orange County). She graduated from the University of California at Davis in 2013, where she majored in political science with a minor in war and peace studies. A trivia buff and a “huge foodie,” she spends her free time doing improv comedy and seeking out the world’s best lattes.

Andrew (Andy) is a registered federal lobbyist who has testified before the U.S. Senate and lobbied in over 25 state capitols. Prior to joining Serlin Haley, he served as vice president of government affairs for the Toy Industry Association, where he oversaw TIA’s advocacy programs at both the state and federal levels. Andrew also has directed the national government affairs program of the Consumer Specialty Products Association.

Andrew received a Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Bloomington, Indiana and a Masters of Business Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Jennifer Heathcote is a subject matter expert on mercury vapor and UV LED curing systems as well as their use across a broad range of graphic arts, product decorating, and industrial coating and converting applications. 

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and her MBA from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.  Jennifer is a current Board Member of RadTech North America and is VP of Business Development at GEW (EC) Limited.

With more than 20 years of packaging and chemicals industry experience, Jason knows first-hand how the flow of market intelligence can impact business success. He applies that knowledge to help industry clients reach their goals.

Treijon Johnson is currently the Director of Sustainability Accredo Packaging, Inc. He is responsible for building upon the sustainability foundation at Accredo by refining and delivering the company’s sustainability strategy. Prior to Accredo, Treijon spent the previous 7 years developing sustainable packaging between Mars Wrigley and Unilever Global R&D. 

Chelsey Quick is VP Business Solutions for Industry Intelligence - a market intelligence provider to the packaging industry that delivers actionable intelligence empowering individuals to connect the dots between market drivers and see their industry from all angles. 

Chelsey focuses on collaborating with clients to develop solutions to their daily information challenges. Working with leaders across the packaging industry to provide information they require to stay informed and aligned on news that impacts their business.

Im Rangwalla has over 30 years of experience in EB processing especially applications of EB for packaging applications. Im has presented and published several papers at various conferences on EB processing and also has several patents in that field.

Currently Im works in the sales and marketing group as a Market Development Manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, and also a Masters in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University Boston MA.

During his 24 years career, Esteban has experienced all aspects of the petrochemical value chain, through commercial and marketing assignments with Repsol Química in Spain, Tetra Pak in Panama, and New Castle Industries in Houston. That cycle of experiences, spanning chemical producers, polymer converters, and consumer product companies, was a key success factor for his transition to the chemical consulting industry, where Esteban worked under the umbrella of renowned firms like Townsend Tarnell, Nexant ChemSystems, CMAI (now part of IHS Chemical), and Wood Mackenzie, honing his price research, reporting and forecasting, market research, and analysis and feasibility studies skills.

During his tenure at CMAI, Esteban was responsible for discovery and analysis of supply, demand, cost, and price dynamics for polyethylene and polypropylene in the Americas. He was also the lead in several proprietary studies, including feasibility studies, market analysis, and due diligence reports.

Before founding ChemPMC, Esteban headed Wood Mackenzie’ polymer practice, designing and implementing the company’s polymer services, which features scenario-capable long-term supply and demand models, logistic demand forecasting tools, global trade grids, as well as seasonality driven short term supply and demand models, and in the process trained a global team of analysts located in Houston, London, and Singapore.

Esteban has been a featured speaker at North and Latin American chemical and polymer associations meetings including APLA, IPA, ANIPAC, Canadian Plastics or CERI, as well as consulting firms and producers-led events. Esteban holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from the Institut Quimic de Sarria in Barcelona, Spain as well as an MBA from Rice University’s Jones School of Business.

Clint Smith has over 12 years experience working for global market intelligence agencies, 8 of which at Euromonitor International, providing strategic insights on international markets and consumers. He has worked closely with numerous Fortune 500 B2C and B2B multinational companies, including packagers, packaging associations and raw materials suppliers of packaging.

Tim White is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Five Star Family of Companies.  A circularly-integrated group of flexible packaging and recycling operations located in Houston, Texas.  Tim focuses on supporting the development and implementation of the Companies initiatives and strategies around the circular economy including mechanical and advanced PRC applications and related recycling strategies as well as a range of related corporate and business development activities. Prior to Five Star, he spent over 25 years in mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on developing middle-market company strategy in advance of private equity investments.  Tim is a New Hampshire native and splits his time between Houston and Boston.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at Omni Charlotte Hotel during your stay in Charlotte, NC. Guests and locals alike enjoy local flavors at our Charlotte restaurants. No matter the time of day, our hotel restaurants serve up an unbeatable dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start your day off right with a meal at the hotel before visiting Charlotte’s best attractions.

Wellness

Maintaining your healthy lifestyle while you travel can be challenging. With our state-of-the-art fitness center and other fitness options, we can accommodate your fitness routine and healthy habits.

Experiences

Omni Charlotte Hotel is here to help you make the most of your trip to our area. Whether it’s your first time in North Carolina or you’re a frequent Charlotte visitor, there’s always more to explore. Located in downtown, we provide a convenient and central location to access the best of the city. Walk to vibrant restaurants, shops, and museums, and easily get to Bank of America Stadium and the Charlotte Convention Center. From the premier U.S. National Whitewater Center, where you can learn to raft and zipline, to the thrills of Carowinds theme park and Charlotte Motor Speedway, adventure is around every corner. Our concierges have chosen the premier attractions you must see while here, so start planning your unforgettable visit now.