SOT is pleased to announce that Gary D. Minsavage, PhD, DABT, MBA, ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences Inc., has been elected to serve as the 2026–2027 SOT Treasurer-Elect.
Dr. Minsavage has been an active member of SOT since 2001. His contributions to the Society include serving in leadership roles within the Risk Assessment Specialty Section, including as President, and currently as a member of the SOT Finance Committee. He also has been involved in Regional Chapters, multiple Specialty Sections, and the Alternative Revenue Sources Task Force.
Dr. Minsavage earned his PhD in toxicology from the University of Rochester, an Executive MBA from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a BS in biology from King’s College. He completed postdoctoral training as a US National Research Council Fellow at the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense and is board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology.
Currently, Dr. Minsavage serves as President of ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences Inc. (EMBSI), where he has held multiple leadership roles, including Toxicology Section Head, Epidemiology Section Head, and Global Product Stewardship Services Division Manager. Before becoming President of EMBSI, he served as Senior Corporate Environmental Health Advisor for ExxonMobil, providing strategic guidance on global environmental health challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Minsavage also brings international experience from a multi-year assignment in Brussels, Belgium, where he served as Science Executive for Health Programs at CONCAWE, the European refining industry’s technical association. He led the EU REACH registration effort for petroleum substances in 2010 and coordinated research in product toxicology, exposure science, air pollution health impacts, and occupational epidemiology. He has authored 35 peer-reviewed publications, reports, and conference papers.
Beyond SOT, Dr. Minsavage has served as a liaison to the National Academy of Sciences Environmental Health Matters Initiative and as Past President of the Board of the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute and Past President of the Board of the Toxicology Forum.
Goals for SOT
In the ballot, Dr. Minsavage stated the following as his goals for service as Treasurer-Elect:
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Ensure financial health and stewardship by working closely with the Finance Committee, Council, and other Committees to support sustainable financial health, maintain transparency and accountability, balance operational efficiency with member needs and value, and align financial planning with the Society’s strategic priorities and core values.
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Embrace strategic thinking and collaborative perspectives by bringing a forward-looking approach to financial planning and a strong commitment to collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity in support of a resilient, vibrant, and influential SOT.
The information provided in this blog is based on the biosketch provided by Dr. Minsavage for use as part of the election ballot. This citation is being shared under the Secretary’s name as part of their official duties and should not be interpreted as their personal or professional opinions.
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