chemart: exploring the art & science of the chemical industry by SCT

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

ChemArt is a podcast focused on the chemical industry designed to serve the executives, entrepreneurs, and chemists in the chemical industry by providing them with ideas, strategies, and tactics they can use to create new products and grow their businesses. Our goal is to do all this while rallying around the unique art and science that surrounds the amazing chemical industry.Our host, Cameron Whaley is the President of Southern Chemical and Textiles, Inc (SCT) and has 23 years of experience in the Chemical Industry. He is a proven leader in expanding and diversifying business into new markets with a focus on improving culture, managing growth, sustainability initiatives, industry needs, and partnerships. SCT is a specialty chemical company and has become one of the leading manufacturers of primary and secondary surfactants in North America.

EP5: Navigating the Complexities of Leadership: Insights from Providence Coaching

Published: July 8, 2024

In this episode, host Cameron Whaley welcomes Lee Bates and Isaac Phillips from Providence Coaching. During this conversation, the group discusses leadership training provided by Providence Coaching to SCT's team. Lee emphasizes the need for a clear company vision and mission, while Isaac talks about the benefits of one-on-one coaching in building trust and leadership skills. The conversation also covers the importance of a shared direction, the influence of the book "Extreme Ownership," and the positive changes in team dynamics post-training. The episode concludes with a look at Providence Coaching's future plans for executive training, the ongoing challenges of leadership development, and more.

EP4: Partnering with Higher Education

Published: August 19, 2021

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EP3: Building a Legacy of Innovation with Joe and Olivia Cimo of Coast Southwest

Published: June 2, 2021

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EP2: Innovation with Experience with Glynn Goertzen

Published: May 11, 2021

In this episode, Cameron is joined by Glynn Goertzen, Vice President - Technology & Innovation/Corporate Development at Pilot Chemical Company. Together they discuss the challenges and roadblocks that come with innovating new products, Pilot’s nearly 70 years of experience creating new products, and how those products have changed the industry time and time again.

EP1: Money Matters: Banking through Crisis with Dan Goldberg

Published: April 9, 2021

In this episode, Southern Chemical & Textiles President Cameron Whaley sits down with Financial Advisor, Dan Goldberg. Dan and Cameron discuss the impact of COVID on money and banking in and around the chemical industry.