Tim Shestek is Senior Director, State Affairs for the American Chemistry Council, the major trade association representing the U.S. chemical and plastics industry. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and implementing ACC’s lobbying, public affairs, and public education programs in 12 western states; analyzing legislation; advocating policy before legislative bodies and regulatory agencies; developing the industry’s legislative and political grassroots programs; and serving as media spokesperson.
Prior to joining ACC, Tim began his government and public affairs career in 1994 with the American Plastics Council (APC) and also served as Legislative Assistant to California Assemblymember Paula L. Boland (R-Granada Hills) and California State Senator Frank Hill (R-Whittier).
Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Government from Sacramento State University and graduated from the University of California, Davis’ specialized program in public relations.
He resides in Folsom with his wife Michelle and their 9-year old son Andrew.
Blog posts by Tim Shestek
- The Environment, the Economy and Me - July 21st, 2011
- San Diego Charging Ahead with Recycling - November 29th, 2010
- Recycling By the Numbers - August 30th, 2010
- Recycling Solutions at the Beach - July 30th, 2010
- Bag Recycling Shows Dramatic Growth in Los Angeles County - May 27th, 2010
- Rigid Plastic Recycling: Coming to a Curbside Near You - May 25th, 2010
- Don’t let plastic myths “fool” you - April 1st, 2010
- World Cup Scores Big for Recycling - March 3rd, 2010
- Reducing Waste from the Comfort of Your Cubicle - February 3rd, 2010
- ACC Expands Commitment to AOP - December 4th, 2009
- We Ask Sacramento: "Got Your Bags?" - September 19th, 2009
- Bags are Among Recyclable Plastics - August 20th, 2009
- “Got Your Bags?” Launches in San Jose - August 1st, 2009