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Anthony J. O’Lenick, Jr.

Tony O’Lenick is President of Siltech LLC in Lawrenceville, Ga. Siltech Inc., a silicone and surfactant specialty company he cofounded in 1989. Prior to that he held technical and executive positions at various surfactant and specialty chemicals companies including; Lambent Technologies, Alkaril Chemicals Inc, Henkel Corporation and Mona Industries. He has been involved in the personal care industry for over 30 years.

Tony was a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemist (SCC) and has been a member of the committee of scientific affairs (2 years), the continuing education committee (3 years), National Board Member (5 years), National Treasurer ( 2 years), Vice President Elect ( 1 year), Vice President ( 1 Year) and President (2015). Tony is also a Fellow in the SCC.

Tony is the author of 6 books. He has also published over 40 technical articles in trade journals, contributed chapters to five books, and is the inventor on over 350 patents. Additionally, he teaches a course in silicone chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Patent Law at SCC. He has received a number of awards for work including the 1996 Samuel Rosen Award given by the American Oil Chemists’ Society, the 1997 Innovative Use of Fatty Acids Award given by the Soap and Detergents Association, and the Partnership to The Personal Care Award given by the Advanced Technology Group.