Timothy J. Vandevort Joins Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s Consortia Management Affiliate, B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) and its consortia management affiliate, B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) are pleased to announce the addition of Timothy J. Vandevort to BCCM's team. His experience in consortia management will supplement the skill sets of other BCCM professionals and enhance BCCM's services to clients.

Mr. Vandevort previously worked for the American Chemistry Council where he was Manager for Industry Affairs for the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI). During his tenure at the American Chemistry Council, he monitored emerging issues and developed strategies to advocate the goals and objectives pertinent to CPI member companies. Mr. Vandevort managed 11 CPI committees that addressed a variety of issues, including building codes and standards, energy efficiency, combustibility, recycling and sustainability, and other technical and regulatory issues. He developed position papers, technical bulletins, and guidance materials on critical industry issues to enhance industry and protect the safety of its customers and consumers. Kathleen M. Roberts, Vice President of BCCM stated: "We are thrilled to have Jake join us at BCCM. I am certain his knowledge, talent, and energy will be an asset to our organization, and help our members achieve their goals." Mr. Vandevort has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland.

About Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. -- Located in Washington, D.C., B&C is a law firm focusing on conventional and nanoscale industrial, agricultural, and specialty chemical product regulation and approval matters, medical device and product approval, registration and data compensation arbitrations, chemical product litigation, and associated business counseling and litigation issues. Clients are involved in many businesses, including conventional and nanoscale basic, specialty, and agricultural and antimicrobial chemicals; biotechnology, nanotechnology, and emerging transformative technologies; pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostic products; fibers; paints and coatings; printing and publishing; and plastic products. Additional information is available at www.lawbc.com.

About B&C Consortia Management, L.L.C. -- BCCM, an affiliate of B&C, has strong institutional experience in consortia management. BCCM provides cost effective administrative and management services to consortia to ensure their interests are protected and their voices heard on issues of concern. BCCM works with industry groups to develop or expand advocacy and/or product stewardship programs, to develop and conduct communications outreach to local, state, federal, or international government entities, to formulate and initiate research programs -- whether voluntary or in response to regulatory requirements, and many other activities. Additional information is available at www.bc-cm.com.

About The Acta Group, L.L.C. and The Acta Group EU, Ltd -- The Acta Group, L.L.C. (Acta) and The Acta Group EU, Ltd (Acta EU) are consulting affiliates of B&C, established to control the spiraling costs and inefficiencies encountered by clients seeking approvals to market agricultural and industrial chemicals, products of biotechnology and nanotechnology, and Food and Drug Administration-regulated products. Acta and Acta EU manage products from concept to approval, utilizing the skills and experience of professionals who have worked in the specific product areas in government and industry. Additional information is available at www.actagroup.com.