New Team RD Member

Welcome Ashli Speed to Team RD!
Ashli Speed has joined Rubber Division, ACS as our Outreach Director. In her role, she will be dedicated to engaging potential members and stakeholders, building strong relationships with key communities and organizations, and promoting initiatives that foster collaboration and innovation within the rubber industry. Ashli is excited to leverage her experience to enhance the Division’s outreach efforts and help solidify its leadership in the field. We are delighted to welcome her to Team RD and can’t wait to achieve great things together!

Prior to joining Rubber Division, ACS, Ashli spent nearly a decade at Smithers, where she oversaw the production of conferences across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, wearable technology, and rubber and polymers. In her most recent role as Manager of Production for the Americas, she led the creation of impactful events that delivered valuable insights to industry professionals. A graduate of Cleveland State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Journalism and Promotional Communications, Ashli is known for her friendly yet professional approach. She is passionate, driven and committed to delivering thoughtful and innovative solutions to every project she undertakes.