ACD Press Release

ACD Announces 2026 Award Recipients

Jessica Fegan Recognized as ACD Member of the Year Award and Analisa Puzzanghero Honored as ACD’s Employee of the Year.

Arlington, VA – This week, during its 2026 Annual Meeting, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) announced the winners of two award recognitions, including the Member of the Year Award and ACD’s Employee of the Year Award.

ACD Member of the Year Award: Jessica Fegan of Connection Chemical, a Shrieve Company

ACD Employee of the Year Award: Analisa Puzzanghero, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs

Each award recognizes professionals who have been essential to supporting the mission of ACD and contributing to the advancement of the industry:

• The ACD Member of the Year Award celebrates an Alliance member who exemplifies ACD’s values and demonstrates exceptional service to ACD’s mission, membership, and colleagues.
• The ACD Employee of the Year Award celebrates an ACD team member who exemplifies the standards of ACD’s mission, demonstrates exceptional service, and provides an unwavering commitment to the Alliance and its members.

ACD Member of the Year Award

Jessica Fegan of Connection Chemical, a Shrieve Company

As Senior Director of Quality & Operations at Connection Chemical, A Shrieve Company, Jessica Fegan brings a deep commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and Responsible Distribution to her work with ACD. Over more than a decade of involvement, she has served the Board in several capacities, helped shape committee initiatives, and supported regional programs. Fegan has distinguished herself through her preparation, thoughtful engagement, and willingness to share her expertise. Her hands-on understanding of the challenges facing the chemical distribution industry, combined with her dedication to strengthening industry standards and best practices, has made her an invaluable contributor to ACD and its members.

ACD Employee of the Year Award

Analisa Puzzanghero, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs

Analisa Puzzanghero serves as an integral part of the ACD team, combining her policy expertise and communications skills to translate the most complicated policies into clear, practical information for our members. She anticipates challenges and develops ways to help ACD members navigate the industry’s ever-changing regulatory landscape. This year, Puzzanghero managed the overhaul of ACD’s Regulatory Resource Guide, making it more user-friendly and functional for members’ day-to-day operations. In addition to her daily responsibilities, Puzzanghero helps lead ACD’s community service efforts, organizing food drives, clothing donations, and volunteer opportunities for staff.

These awards were presented during the first and second days of ACD’s annual meeting in Arizona, where chemical distribution leaders, customers, colleagues, and industry partners have gathered for three days of high-impact education, meaningful business connections, and conversations that move our industry forward.

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The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) partners with our more than 400 chemical distribution industry members to provide the education, connection, standards, and advocacy they need to responsibly move the essential products our world depends on. As leaders in the $27B+ chemical distribution industry, ACD member companies commit to the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and performance through ACD Responsible Distribution^TM. For more information, visit www.acd-chem.com.