Press Biography 2015
Shelley Porter | Global Leader, Tech Services
A technology leader who understands the importance of providing
superior technical support to customers
Number of years in solvents / chemicals industry: 3 in solvents / 20 in chemicals
Number of years at Eastman: 16
Formal credentials: B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Virginia Tech (Chemistry), Leadership Development
Program from the Center for Creative Leadership, The Gallup Great Manager Program, Six
Sigma Yellow Belt
Informal credentials: Porter has had various technology positions in the areas of quality,
analytical testing, and regulatory compliance. She has extensive experience working with
polyesters. Porter has shared her expertise in numerous presentations at internal and external
conferences and face-to-face with customers.
Specific role and contributions to Omnia™ development and launch: Led the technical
services team as they developed relevant performance data for Omnia in various applications,
and worked with customers to optimize Omnia in their formulations.
Porter’s vision for Omnia’s success: “I want Eastman to be an innovative supplier and
partner to the cleaning industry, enabling the creation of products that protect the environment
and improve worker safety. I also hope to see the use of Omnia expand into other industries.”
Additional comments from Shelley Porter: “Partnership with our customers is critical to our
business. Eastman invests in developing significant resources to provide technical expertise
and assistance to our valued customers.”