Steven Potlock
About Steven Potlock
Steven Potlock is a Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs professional at ExxonMobil Chemical Co., with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a strong academic background in chemistry.
Title
Steven Potlock holds the title of Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs at ExxonMobil Chemical Co.
Company
Steven Potlock is currently employed at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. in a role centered around product stewardship and regulatory affairs. He has a long history with ExxonMobil, having held various positions within the company since 1987.
Education and Expertise
Steven Potlock earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from the University of Maryland, completing his studies in 1985. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of South Florida, which he completed in 1979. His academic expertise laid a strong foundation for his career in chemical regulation and product stewardship.
Professional Background
Steven Potlock has an extensive professional background, spanning multiple roles at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. He began his career as a Process Chemist from 1987 to 1993, followed by a tenure as Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor until 1997. From 1997 to 2001, he served as Supervisor for Polymers Environmental and Regulatory Affairs at Exxon Chemical Co. He then became Manager of the Advanced Characterization Laboratory from 2001 to 2006. Since 2006, he has been working in Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. His early career included a postdoctoral research position at Exxon Research & Engineering and the University of California, Berkeley.
Key Responsibilities and Roles
Steven Potlock has managed several critical initiatives during his tenure at ExxonMobil Chemical Co. He led the implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) within the company and has overseen the Planning & Improvement initiatives in the Regulatory Affairs department. He also managed the Food Law Center of Excellence and contributed to the Polymer Portfolio Team, where he played a key role in the management and development of polymer products.