Robert F. Helminiak is the Vice President of Legal and Government Relations with the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA). He leads the association's advocacy efforts on issues impacting the specialty chemical industry. Helminiak previously served as Vice President of Science and Regulatory Affairs for the Plastics Industry Association, where he worked with government agencies to develop and implement programs and foster partnerships with stakeholders and other groups to benefit the plastics industry. He has also represented the propane industry and the HVAC industry while with the National Propane Gas Association and the Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and a law degree from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.