Board of Directors

GBRIA's Board of Directors is made up of 15 member plant managers and provides leadership on strategic goals and governance for the organization. Board members work with staff to guide overall direction of the committees as needed, and they work with Executive Committee and staff to determine annual budget.

The Executive Committee includes the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer.

Tom Yura
GBRIA Board Chair Chief Operating Officer UBE America Inc.

Chair

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Tim Harris
GBRIA Board Vice Chair CEO RES Contractors, LLC

Vice Chair

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Stephen Ledoux
Director of Engineering, Orbital Engineering, Inc. Orbital Engineering (225)978-8314

Secretary & Treasurer

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Christy Blanchard
Complex Operations Manager Rubicon

Member

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Rafael Gonzalez
Plant Manager Honeywell - Baton Rouge

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Chris Hernandez
Plant Manager Eastman Chemical Company

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Ryan Kerrigan
BRPO Plant Manager ExxonMobil Polyolefins (281)387-3097

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Doug Knittig
Director of Operations Region 2 Westlake - Geismar

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Jerry Lebold
Senior Vice President: Geismar Site General Manager BASF Corporation

Member

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Chet Peterson
Director of Manufacturing, Shintech Shintech

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Darylene Pugh
General Manager, Shell Catalysts & Technologies Shell Catalysts & Technologies

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Jeff Romig
Group Manager Barriere Construction

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Theo Webre
LAO Site Engineering & Maintenance Director, Dow Louisiana Operations Dow

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Steve Welch
Plant Manager, OxyChem OxyChem - Convent

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Jared Wimberley
Plant Manager, PBF Energy PBF Energy - Chalmette Refining

Member

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