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Measuring the Size of the Cleaning Products Industry The combined upstream and downstream economic impact connected to cleaning product manufacturing in the United States helped support nearly $200 billion in annual output and almost 700,000 jobs. The report, reflecting economic data from 2019, provides detailed snapshots of the essential nature of the cleaning product supply chain in the year prior to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus. For the first time, the ACI report demonstrates…
ACI’s Future Leaders represent a broad cross-section of the membership network that spans cleaning product manufacturers to ingredient suppliers. The purpose of this dedicated cohort is two-fold:To act as “agents of change” to advance ACI’s objectives and to support innovation and success for the cleaning products industryTo provide professional development and opportunity for industry-wide engagement to emerging leaders within the ACI membershipIf you’d like to learn more, or nominate someone…
Senior Director, Human Health & Safety Dr. Kruszewski is Senior Director, Human Health and Safety at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) where his duties focus on the human safety, toxicology, and public health issues relating to cleaning products and their ingredients and to related activities on research, regulations, and outreach. Prior to joining ACI in 2001, he worked as a Staff Scientist for The Gillette Company for seven years and as a Senior…
SUMMARY/PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF POSITIONThe American Cleaning Institute® (ACI) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects and strategic initiatives that support ACI’s purpose. This role is responsible for overseeing project execution and alignment with ACI’s goals, working across departments, leading without authority, and coaching non-PM colleagues on projects. The Senior Project Manager will manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiency…
The American Cleaning Institute honors individuals and groups through a variety of award programs for their efforts in promoting the goals of the cleaning product and oleochemical industries. ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award The ACI Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award recognizes an…
Interim Co-CEO & General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Doug Troutman is responsible for the overall leadership of the legal and government affairs functions for the American Cleaning Institute. This includes engagement and advocacy on ingredient communication, chemical management, product safety and environmental and energy policy issues important to the cleaning products industry.  Mr. Troutman joined ACI (…
Senior Director, Regulatory and International Affairs Marie Gargas serves as the Senior Director of Regulatory and International Affairs at the American Cleaning Institute. In managing environmental health and safety regulatory issues, she collaborates with scientists and regulatory experts to develop and direct research strategies that support scientifically and technically sound positions of the cleaning products industry. Marie also fosters ACI's…
Senior Vice President, Science & Regulatory Affairs Jim joined the American Cleaning Institute in July 2018.  His areas of responsibility are the toxicology, human safety and efficacy of topical antiseptics, including research, regulatory affairs and outreach.  Prior to joining ACI, Jim was a Senior Toxicologist at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he served as a…
Manager, State Government Affairs Jamie Logan is the Manager of State Government Affairs at the American Cleaning Institute. His day-to-day responsibilities include working with government affairs professionals at member companies to develop and support policies at the state level. Such work encompasses evaluating legislation, collaborating with in-state counsel and communicating advocacy activities to ACI membership. Mr. Logan’s areas of focus range from packaging and…
The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the cleaning…