Rocky DeRoche has extensive experience in the chemical industry, having worked at Westlake Chemical and Axiall Corporation since 1979, where roles have included Superintendent of Production and Complex Shift Superintendent, overseeing operations, maintenance, and safety procedures as Site Incident Commander and Facility Safety Officer. Prior experience at PPG Industries from 1979 to 2013 encompassed supervisory and operational roles, managing product specifications and personnel across various chemical processing areas. Rocky DeRoche's education includes time at Lutcher Stark High School and Lamar State College Orange, focusing on Chemical Engineering.