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 President & COO UBE C1 Chemicals America

Chair

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Tim Harris
GBRIA Board Vice Chair CEO RES Contractors, LLC

Vice Chair

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Stephen Ledoux
General Manager (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

Member

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Chris Hernandez
Plant Manager Eastman Chemical Company (850)393-4596

Member

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Daniel Ingram
Refinery Manager PBF Energy - Chalmette Refining (504)281-1438

Member

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

Member

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Doug Knittig
Director - Operations, Geismar and Digital Westlake - Geismar

Member

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Jerry Lebold
VP Manufacturing and EHS Center of Excellence at Olin Olin 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

Member

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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 - Plaquemine

Member

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Steve Welch
Plant Manager, OxyChem OxyChem - Convent

Member

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