Eric Byer joined ACD in January 2014 as President. Byer came to NACD from Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, PLC as Senior Vice President.
Joined January 2014
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Great crew in town for the @ACD_chem Washington Fly-In this year. Largest ever! Over 160 meetings with House and Senate members and their staff. Proud of our gang for doing a masterful job coordinating and to all of our members, great job advocating!!!
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America’s refiners and petrochemical manufacturers rely on freight rail to move our products where they need to go — but a proposed merger between two of the last freight railroads could raise costs and erode service.
Our President and CEO @CThompsonAFPM co-authored a blog post with @JahnChris, President and CEO of @AmChemistry, and @EricR_ACD, President and CEO of the @ACD_chem, arguing trade associations deserve to have a voice in this critical conversation.
For the record, it sucks being a Giants fan. Miserable.
Breaking: Further testing today revealed Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s knee injury is worse than initially thought, and the team and Dart now are facing the possibility of season-ending knee surgery, sources tell ESPN.
Of all the QB injuries suffered in Week 2, Dart’s is turning out to easily be the most significant.
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Chemical distribution depends on freight rail to deliver essential products that keep supply chains moving and the American economy running. If this merger is approved, it would increase shipping costs, further degrade service, and disrupt critical supply chains at a time when ACD members are already facing persistent freight rail service challenges.
ACD is proud to stand with @AmChemistry and leading shipper organizations in calling on the Surface Transportation Board to reject the proposed Union Pacific Railroad–Norfolk Southern merger.
ACC joined major shipper groups to call on the STB to deny the proposed UP-NS merger. The application failed to clear the first hurdle. The railroads did not show that this merger would enhance competition, benefit customers, or serve the public interest. americanchemistry.com/chemis…
RIP Vincent Pastore. Sopranos legend.
Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters in film and TV, most notably Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, has died. He was 80. The veteran actor was found dead in his Bronx residence today, Aug. 1, by a neighbor after he had not been heard from for the past three days. The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.
Read More: deadline.com/2026/08/vincent…
(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty)
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What does the future of freight rail look like?
In the latest episode of Chemline, ACD's @EricR_ACD sits down with Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs to discuss the future of freight rail, competition, and the STB's role in keeping America's transportation network moving.
🎧 Listen now: acd-chem.com/media-center/ch…
Happy 4th of July!!!
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're proud to launch ACD's America at 250 series, highlighting the people and companies driving our nation's supply chains and economy.
Hear from ACD President & CEO @EricR_ACD on what this milestone means for our industry.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸
Another classic @RealSkipBayless line that isn’t aging well.
This clearly didn’t age too well @RealSkipBayless.
Finals lights are just too bright for these Knicks tonight.
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The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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The STB accepted the UP-NS merger application, but serious concerns remain.
ACD’s @EricR_ACD: “An application can meet procedural requirements while still threatening competition, service reliability, and the interests of shippers and consumers. STB’s request for additional information underscores the continued lack of transparency and calls into question the completeness and credibility of the entire proposal.” Learn more: acd-chem.com/media-center/pr…
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🎙️ ACD's @EricR_ACD sat down with @PCImag Coat It! podcast to discuss shipping surcharges, rail consolidation concerns, and the supply chain pressures affecting coatings manufacturers. Tune in now ⬇️
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This week, ACD members joined a tabletop exercise led by @CISAgov in Los Angeles to strengthen chemical safety, emergency preparedness, and coordination across industry and government partners.
Representatives from federal, state, and local agencies collaborated with leading chemical companies to assess response procedures and enhance community resilience.
Learn more: acd-chem.com/media-center/pr…
JUST NOW: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure votes YES to incorporating the Railway Safety Act into the BUILD America 250 Act. Learn more: acd-chem.com/media-center/pr…
Agreed @POTUS!
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Kicked off Fly-In week with ACD’s Board members!
Great discussions with sponsor @chemtrec, @AFPMonline President & CEO Chet Thompson on the new ACD-AFPM MOU, and Congressman @RepMikeCarey on issues impacting chemical distribution. Looking forward to a strong week in D.C.!
