Hudson Technologies has appointed Alan Sheriff and Jeffrey Feeler as independent directors on its board, adding capital markets and operational experience as the company continues to focus on refrigerant sales, reclamation and services in the HVACR industry. The announcement was made on April 13, 2026.
Sheriff brings 40 years of buyside and sell-side financial experience spanning investment banking, capital raising, private and public equities, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital investing. He is chief executive officer of Catalyst Capital Markets and previously served as vice chairman of the Corporate & Institutional Bank of PNC Financial Services Group. He also founded Solebury Capital and earlier held senior roles at Credit Suisse First Boston, including co-head of Equity Capital Markets for the Americas.
Feeler has more than 30 years of experience in senior operational and financial roles, including 20 years in the recycling, waste treatment and disposal industries. He most recently served as chairman and chief executive officer of US Ecology Inc., where he held the top role from 2013 until the company’s sale in 2022. Earlier in his career, he worked in financial management roles at MWI Veterinary Supply, Albertsons Companies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Hudson also said that on April 10 its board accepted the resignation of Vincent Abbatecola, effective immediately. According to the company, Abbatecola had served Hudson for more than three decades.
“We’re pleased to welcome Alan and Jeff to the Hudson Board of Directors,” said Ken Gaglione, president and chief executive officer of Hudson Technologies. “Alan brings extensive financial and capital markets experience, and we are confident the Company will benefit from his expertise going forward as we execute our strategic growth initiatives.”
