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8 Sydney Lindquist 263 Woodland Ave. Columbus, OH (614) Opportunity to utilize my background and experience to drive initiatives that increase the company s leadership position as well as profitability Highly motivated and innovative professional with a diverse background and expertise in the areas of Product Safety, Regulatory and Environmental, Health and Safety, Management Systems and Sustainability. Experience in Government compliance issues with Transportation, Security and Product Safety. Extensive interaction, advocacy experience and negotiating with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, PMSHA, FAA). Environmental, Health, Safety and Systems auditing. Capable of managing multiple employees EMPLOYMENT 11/2013 Present Hexion Inc. Columbus, OH Sustainability Leader Lead development and management of Division s Sustainability Strategy to ensure a sustainable future Develop and implement processes to track and improve efficiency and productivity of energy, waste and natural capital Engage with customers to ensure product safe handling and sustainable partnerships Develop stewardship materials and communication tools for commercial teams, customers, and Senior Leadership to educate on Hexion s sustainability efforts Educate product development teams on the elements of Green Chemistry for more sustainable product innovation Develop and implement an Employee Engagement strategy to introduce Sustainability into the Hexion culture across a highly matrix environment Utilize Sustainability activities to build morale, increase employee retention and aid in employee recruitment Lead strategy and efforts of community engagement to create goodwill and build brand reputation Realized a $2.7M annual savings due to energy, water and waste projects in 2016 Represent Hexion as a member of the Executive Board of Directors for Green Building Initiative Represent Hexion on various ACC, The Conference Board, Living Product 50 and Standards (ASTM, NAHB, Green Building) committees 6/ /2013 Hexion Inc. (Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., Borden), Columbus, OH Global Director, Product Safety Director of global team member activities to assure coverage of business product/material regulatory compliance and growth needs Responsible for strategically integrating and aligning two regulatory groups during the Hexion and Momentive Performance Materials merger in addition to continuous improvement after the merger was complete for the newly formed 7 billion dollar chemical company

9 Support the implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of world class, efficient product regulatory compliance data management systems and interfaces Oversee the preparation of SDSs and labels globally, and assures that they reflect finished product compositions and properties Develop and implement standards and audit to ACC's Responsible Care Code as well as internal Management Systems Ensure day to day compliance and provide expertise on all global product safety and chemical management laws and regulations Responsible for managing routine advice to customers on safe use and handling of products and materials Responsible for material introduction, classifications and labeling, including dangerous goods classifications Develop and ensure efficient interfaces between New Product Development systems and third parties Review marketing literature for compliance statements associated with regulatory and/or technical standards Develop and provide guidance, training programs and seminars Use Six Sigma tools to develop standard metrics for business processes improvement Product Steward ensuring ongoing efficient interfaces with NPI/NPD processes, customer and business needs 11/ /2003 Koch Industries, Inc. Wichita, KS Hazard Communication Manager Manager of Corporate Hazard Communication, Security and Transportation Compliance and Risk Programs Manager of Hazard Communication and Transportation personnel Leader of development and maintenance of Product Stewardship program for products ranging from refining to agriculture, throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan and China Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of Transportation Compliance, Risk, Emergency Response Programs, Transportation Security and Maritime Security Programs Project manager for multiple environmental and safety projects Project manager for Hazard Communication and transportation compliance audits for 19 Business Units Extensive interaction with regulatory agency representatives and compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, FAA and FDA regulations, coordinating with Legal team Developed and delivered multiple EH&S training programs Participate in CCPS Security Vulnerability Assessments 1/ /1997 Akzo Nobel Chemicals Chicago, IL PSM Coordinator/Asst. Engineer Responsible for development, implementation, and auditing of plant's Process Safety Management Program, which consisted of three production areas, eleven listed highly hazardous chemicals, and ~200 finished products. Facilitator for Process Hazard Analysis Develop criteria for approval, supervise program and evaluate 150 outside contractors in PSM environment

10 Assisted in establishing CAP for McCook, IL site Document Control Manager for ISO 9000 system Develop and maintain internal compliance audit system Direct involvement in ACC's Responsible Care initiative Executed multiple capital projects 1/1993-6/1995 Hideaway Lawrence, KS Owner/Operator Directly responsible for the daily operation and ownership of a nightclub, with an annual cash flow in excess of $400,000 Supervise 15+ employees EDUCATION University of Phoenix Global Business Management /1993 Kansas University, Lawrence, KS Major: Math/Physics Minor: Chemistry /1991 Kansas State University, Salina, KS Chemical Engineering Technology ACCOMPLISHMENTS 07/2016: Green Building Initiative Membership Committee Chair 07/2012: Completed Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership Development Program 07/2006: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 10/1999-5/2001: Halstead, KS Recreation Commission President 11/ Present: Society Chemical Hazard Communication Member : Special Olympics Coach