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August 25

07:30 AM

Arrive early to the 2025 AFPM Summit and join us at the Heroes Charity Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot. Events include a welcome dinner on Sunday, August 24, and the Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, August 25. Proceeds will benefit the Heroes Charity Foundation, which supports charities that champion initiatives that improve the lives of veterans, children and the families who support them.

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12:00 PM

02:00 PM

04:00 PM

05:00 PM

Sponsored by Crystaphase
August 26

07:00 AM

08:00 AM

Chet Thompson

President and CEO AFPM

Philip Gaarder

EVP Operations Flint Hills Resources, LLC

James M Stump

Braya Renewable Fuels
Welcome
Chet Thompson, President and CEO, AFPM

Lifetime Service Award
Phil Gaarder, EVP Operations, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Jim Stump, Braya Renewable Fuels

08:30 AM

09:30 AM

Katie Mehnert

Founder & CEO ALLY Energy

10:30 AM

10:45 AM

Willis Jernigan

Consultant AFPM

Melike Yersiz

Chemical Incident Investigator U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Fired Heater, Lessons Learned


Moderator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM

Speaker:
Melike Yersiz, U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Ryan Brown

Operations Research - Refining Engineer I Marathon Petroleum Company

Michael Allegro II

Technical Service Specialist BASF Corporation

Nick Turner

Technical Service Specialist Honeywell UOP
101 Series, FCC


This session will review a collaboration between UOP and Marathon to optimize operation of the FCC bottoms section. After detecting fouling in the main column slurry pumparound packing, an innovative internals modification was implemented to minimize this in the future. This presentation will review the observed benefits of the new internals and provide an overview of key variables to monitor in the bottoms circuit. 

Moderator:
Michael Allegro, BASF Corporation

Speakers:
Ryan Brown, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Nick Turner, Honeywell UOP

Dean Roberts

EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.

Colin Davis

Simulation and Modeling Group Lead Becht
Reliability and Maintenance Bootcamp, Mechanical Integrity


Moderator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon, Inc.

Speaker:
Colin Davis, Becht

Susan Grissom

VP & Chief Industry Analyst AFPM

John R. Auers

Managing Director RBN Energy
Sustainability


Moderator:
Susan Grissom, AFPM

Speakers:
John Auers, RBN Energy

Holly Fitch

Process Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Bobby Hammer

Operations Supervisor Big West Oil, LLC

Brent Railey

Chief Data and Analytics Officer Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Sivakumar Lakshmanan

CEO DeepHow
Artificial Intelligence


Moderator:
Brent Railey, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Speakers:
Holly Fitch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Bobby Hammer, Big West Oil, LLC
Siva Lakshmanan, DeepHow

11:30 AM

11:45 AM

Montri Vichailak

Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Andres Barrios

Applications Engineer Filter Resources An MCE Company

Sidney Mondin

Filter Resources An MCE Company

Brian Noto

Filter Resources An MCE Company

Christina Rasmussen

Process Engineer II Marathon Petroleum Corporation
101 Series, Hydroprocessing


In the refining industry, effective feed filtration is crucial for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of hydroprocessing units. This presentation, "Hydroprocessing Unit Feed Filtration Technologies and Industry Experiences," aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the purpose and types of feed filtration equipment available in the market, along with their operational considerations and industry experiences. 

Moderator:
Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
Andres Barrios, FILTER RESOURCES An MCE Company
Sidney Mondin, FILTER RESOURCES An MCE Company
Brian Noto, FILTER RESOURCES An MCE Company
Christina Rasmussen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Amit Gupta

Director - Furnace Technology & Sales Heurtey Petrochem Solutions

Amanda Nelson

ExxonMobil
Sponsored Content


Speakers:
Amit Gupta, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions
Amanda Nelson, ExxonMobil

Bruce L. Taylor

Director, Dx Services FurtherTec

Ryan Byrne

Client Director Macedon Technologies

Brandon Taylor

Head of Energy Practice Flatirons Digital Innovations, Inc.

Andrew Vignes

Manager, Industrial Application HF Sinclair Corporation

Patrick J. Robinson

Sr. Director, Operations Technology & Advanced Process Controls PBF Energy Inc.
Digitalization


See related presentations on AI applications on the AFPM Safety Portal.

Moderator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec

Speakers:
Ryan Byrne, Macedon Technologies
Brandon Taylor, Flatirons Digital Innovations
Andrew Vignes, HF Sinclair Corporation
Patrick Robinson, PBF Energy, Inc.

Dean Roberts

EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.

Michael R. Hoffman

Manager, Litigation and Due Diligence Becht
Reliability and Maintenance Bootcamp


In this session, we will discuss in detail the definition of Normalization of Deviance and how it has contributed to major accidents, including both Space Shuttle disasters. Examples will be provided of Normalization of Deviance in operating and maintaining process plants, as well as in our daily lives.

Participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of how to stop Normalization of Deviance

  • Learn how to identify and correct this behavior

  • Take this concept home to apply with their families



Moderator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Speaker:
Rick Hoffman, Becht

Tiffany Clark

FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Joseph Colmone

FCC Tech Service Specialist Honeywell UOP

Andishaeh Dadgar

Technical Service Engineer Ketjen Corporation

Zane Lopez

Delek US
Lessons Learned, FCC


Identifying, diagnosing and remedying catalyst losses are crucial to successful FCC operation. It is not a matter of if, but when, your FCC unit will encounter catalyst losses and whether it is small and manageable or large and unsustainable. This session will review catalyst loss fundamentals and troubleshooting followed by case studies from two units with very different outcomes. 

Moderator:
Tiffany Clark, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Joe Colmone, Honeywell UOP
Andishaeh Dadgar, Ketjen Corporation
Zane Lopez, Delek US

12:30 PM

02:00 PM

Steven Shimoda

Refining Technology Manager Technip Energies

Alan Kramer

Global FCC Modeling Advisor Ketjen Corporation

Bridget Cadigan

Process Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation
FCC, Turnaround


Over the past 12 years, Ketjen FCC modeling engineers have simulated over 145 FCC units globally, identifying common challenges that prevent refiners from fully leveraging kinetic FCC models to maximize profitability. These challenges often stem from structural issues in model setup, poor-quality process measurements, or a lack of detailed knowledge about the models. This presentation will highlight 4 to 6 real-world examples, offering insights on how to: 1) avoid common modeling predicaments, 2) quickly identify if problems exist, and 3) implement actionable solutions. 

Moderator:
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies

Speaker:
Alan Kramer, Ketjen Corporation
Bridget Cadigan, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Sheila Bottjen

Director Technology – Operational Risk Management Valero Energy Corporation

Mike Teders

FCC and Alkylation Advisor Becht
101 Series, Alkylation


Moderator:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation

Speaker:
Mike Teders, Becht

Thad Sauvain

Hydroprocessing Specialist Becht

Jeff Johns

Hydroprocessing Advisor Becht

Gregory Mullek

Hydroprocessing BIN Leader (SME) Chevron
Lessons Learned, Hydroprocessing


This Lessons Learned session will focus on telling the stories of fatal incidents in Hydroprocessing units to facilitate an awareness and understanding of the different root causes contributing to them.  Sharing the lessons learned will help prevent similar incidents from happening again.  The presenters will cover a broad spectrum of incidents and their causes with a Q&A discussion at the end.

Moderator:
Thad Sauvain, Becht

Speakers:
Jeff Johns, Becht
Greg Mullek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Bill Clark

Director, Reliability Phillips 66

Mark Galley

President ThinkReliability
Reliability and Maintenance Bootcamp


After more than 50 years of root cause analysis (RCA), you might expect problem solving to be a clear and straightforward process. It’s not. You can find yourself caught in unproductive debates. “Is that a contributing factor, or a causal factor?” “That’s a primary cause, but it’s not the main cause.” The result is frustration, inefficiency, and solutions that allow a repeat of the same problems.

A better approach to RCA is one built on evidence-based cause-and-effect relationships. The steps are simple: define the problem, explain why it happened, and identify solutions to reduce risk. Its focus is on having more reliable work processes, learning, and improving, which helps engage the frontline and minimize blame.

This session will explain the pitfalls of drifting from scientific problem solving and features a case study demonstrating how first-principles RCA leads to tangible improvements in reliability and human performance.

Participants will learn:

  • Four common errors that arise when explaining why an incident occurred

  • The biggest misconception about RCA

  • Why effective RCA does not require any proprietary techniques, terminology, or software

  • How RCA can be scaled for low-risk incidents and expanded as needed for higher-impact events.

  • How to reduce “human error” by involving those who perform the work



Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Mark Galley, ThinkReliability

Constantine Lau

Global Director, Heavy Industries Schneider Electric
Sponsored Content


Speaker:
Constantine Lau, Schneider Electric

02:45 PM

03:00 PM

Kristopher Kohl

Lead Technical Support Engineer Baker Hughes
Sponsored Content


Speaker:
Kris Kohl, Baker Hughes

Joseph Famolaro

Principal FCC Engineer ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Heather Blair

Senior Technical Services Engineer Johnson Matthey

Jessica Boyce

Process Engineer HF Sinclair Corporation

Disha Sharma

Strategic Marketing Manager, FCC Digital Solutions W. R. Grace & Co.
FCC, Environmental


Fluid Catalytic Cracking technology provides an elegant and flexible solution to meet refining and petrochemical demands but concurrently carries notable challenges. Among these challenges are contaminants produced in the process, notably particulate matter, SOx, NOx, and CO, which have potential to result in air quality emissions from the flue gas stack. This session will describe the formation mechanisms and summarize available control technology to manage emission of these species. 

Moderator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil Corporation

Speakers:
Heather Blair, Johnson Matthey
Jessica Boyce, HF Sinclair Corporation
Disha Sharma, W.R. Grace & Co.

Liana Siegel

HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Ezequiel Vicent

Director of Consulting OLI Systems, Inc

Jhouly Osorio

Refining Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Lessons Learned, Alkylation


Moderator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Jhouly Osorio, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Ezequiel Vicent, OLI Systems Inc.

Dean Roberts

EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.

Jaxson O'Brien

Rotating Equipment Specialist CHS Inc.

Mark Sannes

Analytics and Monitoring Leader Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Lessons Learned, Maintenance


In an era of rapid technological advancement, achieving positive reliability outcomes requires a strategic blend of innovation and foundational maintenance practices. This presentation explores how organizations can harness emerging technologies to enhance awareness and enable early anomaly detection. By integrating data-driven insights with proven maintenance strategies, companies can improve operational reliability and efficiency. Through an open discussion, we will explore the real-world challenges and opportunities that arise when merging traditional maintenance with cutting-edge technology.

The session is designed as an introductory-level discussion that highlights the value of combining traditional hands-on maintenance practices with modern monitoring tools to support a more comprehensive and reliable approach to decision-making. Together we aim to uncover practical strategies for building a resilient, future-ready maintenance culture. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences and insights on navigating common pitfalls—such as over-reliance on digital tools, integration complexities, and maintaining a balance between automation and human expertise.

Moderator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Speakers:
Jaxson O'Brien, CHS Inc.
Mark Sannes, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Samuel A. Lordo

Advisor Becht

Gary Gianzon

Heavy Oil Advisor Becht
101 Series, Crude, Coking


Moderator:
Sam Lordo, Becht

Speaker:
Gary Gianzon, Becht

03:45 PM

04:00 PM

Sponsored Content

Ziad Jawad

Director FCC Technology Phillips 66

Virgil Guzman

Regional Sales Manager TapcoEnpro, LLC.

Luke Sutcliffe

Mechanical Engineer Phillips 66

Jeremy Meadows

Sr. Director of Aftermarket & Field Service TapcoEnpro, LLC.

Jason Saltzman

Instrument Engineering Group Lead ExxonMobil Corporation
FCC


Onstream reliability of FCC slide valves is the key to safe normal and emergency operations. Three different lessons learned on actuator purges, stuck slide valves, and hydraulic oil quality/solenoid valve reliability, followed by a Q&A with an expert panel.

Moderator:
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Virgil Guzman, Circor
Jeremy Meadows, Circor
Jason Saltzman, ExxonMobil Corporation
Wally Stinson, ExxonMobil Corporation
Luke Sutcliffe, Phillips 66

Timothy Oubre

Senior Technical Specialist Halliburton Multi-Chem

Jeffrey Zurlo

EVP - Operations & Technology TotalChem, LLC
Lessons Learned, Crude


Moderator:
Tim Oubre, Halliburton Multi-Chem

Speakers:
Tim Oubre, Halliburton Multi-Chem
Jeff Zurlo, TotalChem, LLC

Bill Clark

Director, Reliability Phillips 66

James R. Payne

Director of Electrical Equipment and Renewable Power Phillips 66
Maintenance


Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Jim Payne, Phillips 66

Alex Bruns

Development Manager Nalco Water

Jay Egg

President Egg Geo, LLC

Mimi Egg

Marketing Director Egg Geo, LLC
101 Series, Sustainability


Moderator:
Alex Bruns, Nalco Water

Presenter:
Jay Egg, Egg Geo LLC
Mimi Egg, Egg Geo LLC

04:45 PM

August 27

07:00 AM

08:00 AM

Atique Malik

Founder AIControl LLC

Scott Flanagan

Controls Technologist Director Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Johnny Serafin

Process Controls and Modeling Team Lead Phillips 66 - Bayway Refinery
Optimization


Moderator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC

Speakers:
Scott Flanagan, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Johnny Serafin, Phillips 66

Matthew Z. Goodman

Manager Renewables and Emerging Technologies Marathon Petroleum Corporation

John Howard

Product Management Director Experian Automative
Sustainability


Moderator:
Matt Goodman, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
John Howard, Experian Automotive

Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe

Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Jacob Young

General Manager - North America Petroval S.A.

Mark Cox

Crude/Vac Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Gary Gianzon

Heavy Oil Advisor Becht

Graylon Williams

Sr Industry Technical Consultant Nalco Energy Services
Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Jacob Young, Petroval S.A.

Panelists:
Mark Cox, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Gary Gianzon, Becht
Kamur Bantwal Rama, HF Sinclair Corporation
Graylon Williams, Nalco Energy Services

Bill Clark

Director, Reliability Phillips 66

Dean Roberts

EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.
Reliability and Maintenance Bootcamp


This session will introduce an integral part of maintenance and reliability engineers’ responsibilities to capital projects. How this relationship and communication is important to get safe, reliable, and maintainable equipment installed when working with a capital project team.

Participants will learn:

  • What a project life cycle is

  • What influences cost the most, and

  • Industry standards for analysis



Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Rhett Finch

Naphtha Technologist Marathon Petroleum Company

Nandita Akunuri

Principal Technology Engineer Axens North America

Amanda Cavazos

Technical Services Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Leslie Johnson

Technical Service Manager Crystaphase
Gasoline Processes


Moderator:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Nandita Akunuri, Axens North America
Amanda Cavazos, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Leslie Johnson, Crystaphase

Lon Schuckman

Process Engineering Supervisor CHS Inc.

Jessy Trucko

Fellow, Treating Technology Services Honeywell UOP
FCC


Moderator:
Lon Schuckman, CHS Inc.

Speaker:
Jessy Trucko, Honeywell UOP

Liana Siegel

HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Ayushi Chauhan

Associate Marketing Specialist KBR

Mark D. Rasmussen

Engineer - Alkylation SME Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Alkylation


Moderator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Ayushi Chauhan, KBR
Mark Rasmussen, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

08:45 AM

09:00 AM

Tyner Devine

Process Technology Lead - FCCU/Alkylation Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Liana Siegel

HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alkylation, FCC


Moderator:
Tyner Devine, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speakers:
Tyner Devine, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Jimmy Jernigan

Director, Global Reliability LyondellBasell Industries

Mike DeHart

Executive Director of Maintenance Excellence Valero Energy Corporation

Tom Golden

Director, Global Maintenance LyondellBasell Industries

John Duenckel

Director Technology Valero Energy Corporation
Reliability and Maintenance Bootcamp


Moderators:
Jimmy Jernigan, LyondellBasell Industries
Mike DeHart, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Tom Golden, LyondellBasell Industries
John Duenckel, Valero Energy Corporation

Atique Malik

Founder AIControl LLC
Optimization


Moderator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC

Speaker:
TBD

Delbert R Grotewold

Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Wendy Wildenberg

Hydroprocessing Technology Lead Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Carson Wright

Process Engineer Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Hydroprocessing


Moderators:
Del Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speakers:
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Carson Wright, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Alex Kniuksta

Principal Gasoline Technology Specialist Honeywell UOP

Scott Wozniak

HS&E Manager Honeywell UOP
Gasoline Processes, Environmental


Moderator:
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP

Speaker:
Scott Wozniak, Honeywell UOP

Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe

Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Crude, Coking


Moderator:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
TBD

Doug Beshara

Sr Process Engineer MERRICK & Company

Chad Asmus

BASF Corporation

Kristine Klavers

Managing Director - Houston EcoEngineers
Sustainability


Moderator:
Doug Beshara, Merrick & Company

Speakers:
Chad Asmus, BASF
Kristine Klavers, EcoEngineers

09:45 AM

10:00 AM

Delbert R Grotewold

Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Wendy Wildenberg

Hydroprocessing Technology Lead Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Justin L Irick

Account Manager Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Robert Rowntree

Process Engineer Monroe Energy, LLC
Hydroprocessing


Moderators:
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speakers:
Justin Irick, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Robert Rountree, Monroe Energy, LLC

Gregory A Cantley

Refining Process Design Director Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Regina Eiford

Senior Advisor Process Optimization HF Sinclair Corporation

Robert Graham

Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair Corporation
Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation

Speakers:
Regina Eiford, HF Sinclair Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Mechanical Integrity


Moderator:
TBD

Speaker:
TBD

Yugender Chikkula

Manager, APC Digitalization Motiva Enterprises LLC

Abhay Singh

Team Lead- APC/Optimization Motiva Enterprises LLC
Optimization


Moderator:
Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speakers:
Abhay Singh, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Eric M Legare

Technical Safety Engineering Manager Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Paul J Dofton

Principal Engineer - Renewables Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Jesse Haney III P.E.

Lead Process Engineer Chevron Energy Technology Company

Kamyar Keyvanloo

Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66

Maggie McDaniel

Internal Business Development Manager Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
Sustainability


Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Jesse Haney, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Montana Renewables

Sheila Bottjen

Director Technology – Operational Risk Management Valero Energy Corporation
Alkylation, FCC


Moderator:
TBD

Speaker:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Corporation

Tim Chappell

Immersive Technology Studios Product Owner ExxonMobil Corporation

Cheryl L Gonzalez

Manager, Enterprise Training Cheniere Energy
Training


Moderator:
Timothy Chappell, ExxonMobil Corporation

Speakers:
Timothy Chappell, ExxonMobil Corporation
Cheryl Gonzalez, Cheniere Energy

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Wade Hollman

Director, Alkylation Technology Phillips 66

Liza Pacheco

Sulfuric Acid Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alkylation


Moderator:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66

Presenters:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66
Liza Pacheco, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Gregory A Cantley

Refining Process Design Director Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Robert Graham

Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair Corporation
Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation

Presenter:
TBD

Atique Malik

Founder AIControl LLC

Rajeev Limaye

Director - Advanced Operations Services Linde

Lena Tetampel

Advanced Process Control Engineer Linde
Artificial Intelligence, Optimization


Moderator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC

Presenters:
Rajeev Limaye, Linde Advanced Operations Services
Lena Tetampel, Linde Engineering Munich Germany

Willis Jernigan

Consultant AFPM

Melike Yersiz

Chemical Incident Investigator U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Lessons Learned, Fired Heater


Moderator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM

Presenter:
Melike Yeriz, US Chemical Safety Board

Bill Clark

Director, Reliability Phillips 66

Clayton Daigle

Sr. Rotating Equipment Specialist Phillips 66
Mechanical Integrity


Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Presenter:
Clayton Daigle, Phillips 66

James R. Esteban

Global Director, Technical Sales, Catalyst and Reactor Engineering Unicat Catalyst Technologies

Breanna Busker

Technologist Refined Technologies, Inc.

Kendal Williams

Sr. Director of Turnaround Consulting Cruz Alta
Hydroprocessing, Maintenance


Moderator:
James Esteban, Unicat Catalyst Technologies

Speakers:
Breanna Busker, Refined Technologies
Kendal Williams, Cruz Alta

Eric M Legare

Technical Safety Engineering Manager Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Paul J Dofton

Principal Engineer - Renewables Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Jesse Haney III P.E.

Lead Process Engineer Chevron Energy Technology Company

Kamyar Keyvanloo

Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66

Maggie McDaniel

Internal Business Development Manager Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
Sustainability


Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Jesse Haney, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Montana Renewables

11:45 AM

01:15 PM

Andrew Mezera

Director FCC Technology Valero Energy Corporation

Shankhamala Kundu

Principal R & D Scientist W. R. Grace & Co.

Jeremy Mayol

Regional Sales Manager, FCC Additives & Addition Systems Johnson Matthey
FCC


Moderator:
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation

Presenters:
Jeremy Mayol, Johnson Matthey
Shankhamala Kundu, W.R. Grace & Co.

Bill Clark

Director, Reliability Phillips 66

Carlos F. Acosta

Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer Phillips 66
Mechanical Integrity


Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66

Presenter:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66

Diana Cheek

Senior Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Katie Marshall

Sr. Technologist - Refining Refined Technologies, Inc.
Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.

Presenters:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Dan Wood, HF Sinclair
Walk the Line

Shanying Lee

Strategic Segment Manager - Hydrocracking/Dewaxing/Hydrofinishing Advanced Refining Technologies

Oscar M. Brown

Principal Process Engineer Valero Energy Corporation

Anthony Galando

Principal Engineer Chevron Lummus Global LLC

Jacob Lundmark

Technology Lead - Hydroprocessing Flint Hills Resources

Krishnan Vaidyanathan

Principal Hydroprocessing Technology Specialist Honeywell UOP
Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Shanying Lee, Advanced Refining Technologies

Speakers:
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Anthony Galando, Chevron Lummus Global
Jacob Lundmark, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Krishnan Vaidyanathan, Honeywell UOP

Eric M Legare

Technical Safety Engineering Manager Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Ramin Abhari

Senior Staff Research Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Daniel L. Carlson

Vice President, Strategy & Development Montana Renewables LLC
Sustainability, Gasoline Processes


Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Speakers:
Ramin Abhari, Chevron Renewable Energy Group
Daniel Carlson, Calumet Specialty Products

02:00 PM

02:15 PM

Diana Cheek

Senior Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Katie Marshall

Sr. Technologist - Refining Refined Technologies, Inc.
Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.

Keith Couch

Senior Director, Business Development Honeywell UOP
Sustainability


Moderator:
Keith Couch, Honeywell UOP

Presenter:
TBD

Todd Hochheiser

Head of Sales and Technical Services Johnson Matthey

Nate Hager

Process Engineer Cenovus Energy Inc.

Herb Telidetzki

FCC and Alkylation Becht
FCC


Moderator:
Todd Hochheiser, Johnson Matthey

Speakers:
Nate Hager, Cenovus Energy Inc.
Herb Telidetzki, Becht

Gerard Celestine

Maintenance Support Mgr. Motiva Enterprises, LLC
Mechanical Integrity


Moderator:
Gerard Celestine, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speaker:
TBD

Elizabeth A. Manning

Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere Energy

Ben Krueger

Reliability Engineer LyondellBasell Industries

Sarah Peery

Area Team Manager Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Shannon McAvoy

Technical Director ReNu Technologies
Emerging Leaders


Moderator:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy

Speakers:
Ben Krueger, LyondellBasell Industries
Sarah Peery, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Shannon McAvoy, ReNu Technologies

Diane Dierking

Americas Sales Manager – Hydrogen and Purification Johnson Matthey

Scott McArthur

Senior Hydroprocessing Engineer Phillips 66

Edgar Remedios

Foerster Instruments Inc
Lessons Learned, Fired Heater, Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Diane Dierking, Johnson Matthey

Speakers:
Scott McArthur, Phillips 66
Edgar Remedios, FOERSTER Instruments Inc.
Walk the Job

03:00 PM

03:15 PM

Human and Organizational Performance

Alex Kniuksta

Principal Gasoline Technology Specialist Honeywell UOP

Rhett Finch

Naphtha Technologist Marathon Petroleum Company

Thomas Porritt

Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Gasoline Processes


Moderator:
Alex Kniutska, Honeywell UOP

Speakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alex Kniutska, Honeywell UOP
Thomas Porritt, Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

Clifford D Avery

Global FCC Process Advisor Ketjen Corporation

Daniel Hussman

Sr Process Engineer Parkland Refining (B.C.) Ltd.
Sustainability, Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Cliff Avery, Ketjen Corporation

Speaker:
Daniel Hussman, Parkland

Warren D. Harbs

Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Angela Wharton

Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Kai Zhang

Sr. Water/Wastewater Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Sustainability, Environmental


Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Speakers:
Angela Wharton, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kai Zhang, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Joseph Colmone

FCC Tech Service Specialist Honeywell UOP

Luis Bougrat

Director, Technical Sales W. R. Grace & Co.

Zach Word

Process Engineer Phillips 66
Lessons Learned, Fired Heater, FCC


Moderator:
Joe Colmone, Honeywell UOP

Speakers:
Luis Bougrat, W.R. Grace & Co.
Zach Word, Phillips 66

Elizabeth A. Manning

Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere Energy

Ben Krueger

Reliability Engineer LyondellBasell Industries

Sarah Peery

Area Team Manager Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Shannon McAvoy

Technical Director ReNu Technologies
Emerging Leaders


Moderator:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy

Speakers:
Ben Krueger, LyondellBasell Industries
Sarah Peery, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Shannon McAvoy, ReNu Technologies

Dean Roberts

EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.

Adrian H. Azpilicueta

Sr. Industry Technical Consultant Nalco Water
Mechanical Integrity, Lessons Learned


Moderator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Speaker:
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water

04:00 PM

04:15 PM

August 28

08:00 AM

09:00 AM

Greg Marshall

Becht

Alexander V Sabitov

Director, Hydroprocessing, Reforming, Isomerization, Aromatics Phillips 66
Gasoline Processes


Moderator:
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Greg Marshall, Becht

Tim Olsen

Solution Consultant Emerson Automation Solutions

Stephen Gill

Director, Process Safety HF Sinclair Corporation

Cristina Pirataie

Business Manager, System Services Puffer-Sweiven, LP
Abnormal Situation Management


Moderator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions

Speakers:
Steve Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Troy Jones, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Cristina Pirataie, Puffer-Sweiven

Andrew Jakubowski

Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Turnaround


Moderator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

CJ Farley

FCC Consultant G. W. Aru, LLC

Brady Burton

Refining Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Alexis S. Shackleford

FCC Account Manager BASF Corporation
FCC


Moderator:
CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC

Speakers:
Brandy Burton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alexis Shackleford, BASF

Bruce L. Taylor

Director, Dx Services FurtherTec

Sarah Gall

Manager, Midstream Remote Operations and Optimization Phillips 66

Craig R. Harclerode

CEO PI AF Consulting, LLC
Digitalization


Moderator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec

Speakers:
Sara Gall, Phillips 66
Craig Harclerode, PI AF Consulting

Karen Green

Sustainability Technologist Marathon Petroleum Company
Sustainability


Moderator:
Karen Green, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Representative, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Representative, NPC
Representative, Solomon Associates

Graylon Williams

Sr Industry Technical Consultant Nalco Energy Services

Adrian H. Azpilicueta

Sr. Industry Technical Consultant Nalco Water
Crude, Coking


Moderator:
Graylon Williams, Nalco Energy Services

Speaker:
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water

Michael Mitzner

Senior Account Manager - Global Solutions Axens North America

Vidyashankar Kuppuraj

Corporate APC Engineer Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Chad Perrott

Axens North America
Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Michael Mitzner, Axens North America

Speakers:
Vidyashankar Kuppuraj, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Chad Perrott, Axens North America

09:45 AM

10:00 AM

Tim Olsen

Solution Consultant Emerson Automation Solutions

Carlos Acosta

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Vance Flosenzier

Global Process Control Leader INVISTA

David Lee

President User Centered Design Services, Inc.

Conner Williamson

Al Solutions Architect INVISTA
Abnormal Situation Management


Moderator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions

Speakers:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66
Vance Flosenzier, INVISTA
David Lee, User Centered Design Services, Inc.
Conner Williamson, INVISTA

Gregory A Cantley

Refining Process Design Director Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Sylvain Fontaine

Senior Application Expert - Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Jeff Gunnulfsen

Assistant Vice President, Security & Risk Management AFPM

John Bigham

Environmental Technologist Marathon Petroleum Company

Daniel Compton

Corporate Sales Director/ PFAS SME Veolia North America

Todd Kato

Key Account Manager Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Environmental, Crude, Coking


Moderators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Jeff Gunnulfsen, AFPM

Speakers:
John Bigham, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Daniel Compton, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Todd Kato, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Thomas Porritt

Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Gasoline Processes


Moderator:
Thomas Porritt, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Warren D. Harbs

Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Johnny Dorminey

Utilities Business Improvement Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Sustainability


Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Sergio Robledo

Global Technical Director Unicat Catalyst Technologies

Nels Erickson

Operations Engineer Flint Hills Resources

Megan Macciomei

Process Engineering Manager Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Franz Petzold

Sales Manager - Syngas, Hydrogen Clariant Corporation

Matt J. Stephens

Superintendent Process Engineering Valero Energy Corporation

Matt J. Stephens

Superintendent Process Engineering Valero Energy Corporation

Lan Truong

Technology Engineer Axens North America
Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Sergio Robledo, Unicat Catalyst Technologies

Panelists:
Nels Erickson, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Megan Macciomei, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Franz Petzold, Clariant Corporation
Matt Stephens, Valero Energy Corporation
Lan Truong, Axens North America

Richard Grove

FCC Process Expert/FCC Enthusiast Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Joseph Famolaro

Principal FCC Engineer ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
FCC


Moderator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil
Richard Grove, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Speaker:
TBD

Andrew Jakubowski

Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Turnaround


Moderator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Sergio Robledo

Global Technical Director Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Hydroprocessing


Moderator:
Sergio Robledo, Unicat Catalyst Technologies

Panelists:
Representative, Valero Energy Corporation
Representative, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Representative, Suncor Energy Inc.
Representative, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Representative, Axens Licensing
Representative, Clariant

Mark Cox

Crude/Vac Technologist Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Russell Philion

President, Chief Technology Officer Orange CleanTech Inc.
Crude, Coking


Moderator:
Mark Cox, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
Russell Philion, Orange CleanTech

Bruce L. Taylor

Director, Dx Services FurtherTec
Sustainability


Moderator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec

Speaker:
TBD

Russell Wiltse

Director Technology Valero Energy Corporation

Rhett Finch

Naphtha Technologist Marathon Petroleum Company

Matthew Hutchinson

Technology Manager Gasoline and Petrochemical Technologies Axens North America

Alex Kniuksta

Principal Gasoline Technology Specialist Honeywell UOP

Thomas Porritt

Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Alexander V Sabitov

Director, Hydroprocessing, Reforming, Isomerization, Aromatics Phillips 66
Gasoline Processes, Isom/Reforming


Moderator:
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP
Thomas Porritt, Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Raj K. Singh

Technology Manager Technip Energies

Patrick McSorley

FCC Technical Service Engineer Ketjen Corporation

Andrew Mezera

Director FCC Technology Valero Energy Corporation

Ziad Jawad

Director FCC Technology Phillips 66

CJ Farley

FCC Consultant G. W. Aru, LLC

Stephen Jewell

Technical Advisor KBR
FCC


Moderator:
Steve Jewell, KBR

Panelists:
CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Patrick McSorley, Ketjen Corporation
Raj Singh, Technip Energies

Andrew Jakubowski

Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Turnaround, Lessons Learned


Moderator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC