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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Chris Hernandez, GBRIA Board Secretary/Treasurer
Plant Manager Eastman Chemical Company (850)393-4596

Secretary & Treasurer

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Christy Blanchard
Complex Operations Manager Rubicon

Member

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John Bruner
Director of Operations, MRPL Air Liquide MRPL (225)521-2841

Member

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Ivan Caldwell
Site Director - Flopam SNF SNF (225)692-7252

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Erick Comeaux
Plant Manager Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (225)776-6259

Member

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John Hebert
Responsible Care Leader Dow - Plaquemine (504)377-6839

Member

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Michelle Helfrich
Manufacturing Director - Louisiana Operations Olin (225)692-8494

Member

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Nate Johnson
Sr Plant Manager Westlake - Plaquemine

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John Kaiser
VP/General Manager Placid Refining (225)346-7452

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

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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Brett VanderLinden
Plant Manager OxyChem - Convent

Member

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