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Chet Thompson
President and CEO AFPMChet Thompson, President and CEO, AFPM
Lifetime Achievement Award
Stevie Toups, CEO, Turner Industries, LLC
Phil Gaarder, EVP Operations, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
09:30 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Willis Jernigan
Consultant AFPMModerator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM
Speaker:
TBD
Jeffrey Sexton
Refining Technology Director Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Susan Grissom
VP & Chief Industry Analyst AFPMJohn R. Auers
Managing Director RBN EnergyRobert T. Auers
Manager - Refined Fuels RBN EnergyModerators:
Susan Grissom, AFPM
Jeff Sexton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
John Auers, RBN Energy
Robert Auers, RBN Energy
Bruce L. Taylor
Digital Transformation SME FurtherTecModerator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
TBD
Javier Rios
Honeywell UOPRyan Brown
Operations Research - Refining Engineer I Marathon Petroleum CompanyMichael Allegro II
Technical Service Specialist BASF CorporationModerator:
Michael Allegro, BASF Corporation
Speakers:
Javier Rios, Honeywell UOP
Ryan Brown, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
Dean Roberts
EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.Michael R. Hoffman
Manager, Litigation and Due Diligence BechtFacilitator:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.
Speakers:
Rick Hoffman, Becht
Tiffany Clark
FCC Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationJoseph Colmone
FCC Tech Service Specialist Honeywell UOPAndishaeh Dadgar
Technical Service Engineer Ketjen CorporationModerator:
Tiffany Clark, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Joe Colmone, Honeywell UOP
Andishaeh Dadgar, Ketjen Corporation
Montri Vichailak
Hydroprocessing Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationChristina Rasmussen
Refining Engineer II Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Montri Vichailak, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
Christina Rasmussen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Bruce L. Taylor
Digital Transformation SME FurtherTecModerator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
TBD
12:30 PM
02:00 PM
Thad Sauvain
Hydroprocessing Specialist BechtModerator:
Thad Sauvain, Becht
Speaker:
TBD
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Mark Galley
President ThinkReliabilityModerator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Mark Galley, ThinkReliability
Steven Shimoda
Refining Technology Manager Technip EnergiesAlan Kramer
Global FCC Modeling Advisor Ketjen CorporationModerator:
Steve Shimoda, Technip Energies
Speaker:
Alan Kramer, Ketjen Corporation

Sheila Bottjen
Director Technology – Operational Risk Management Valero Energy CorporationModerator:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation
Speaker:
TBD
02:45 PM
03:00 PM
Moderator:
TBD
Speaker:
TBD
Samuel A. Lordo
Advisor BechtGary Gianzon
Heavy Oil Advisor BechtModerator:
Sam Lordo, Becht
Speaker:
Gary Gianzon, Becht

Joseph Famolaro
Principal FCC Engineer ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyHeather Blair
Senior Technical Services Engineer Johnson MattheyJessica Boyce
Process Engineer HF Sinclair CorporationDisha Sharma
Strategic Marketing Manager, FCC Digital Solutions W. R. Grace & Co.Moderator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil
Speakers:
Heather Blair, Johnson Matthey
Jessica Boyce, HF Sinclair Corporation
Disha Sharma, W.R. Grace & Co.
Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationEzequiel Vicent
Director of Consulting OLI Systems, IncModerator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Ezequiel Vicent, OLI Systems Inc.
03:45 PM
04:00 PM

Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
TBD
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66
James R. Payne
Director of Electrical Equipment and Renewable Power Phillips 66Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Jim Payne, Phillips 66
Alex Bruns
Development Manager Nalco WaterModerator:
Alex Bruns, Nalco Water
Presenter:
TBD
Ziad Jawad
Director FCC Technology Phillips 66Virgil Guzman
Regional Sales Manager TapcoEnpro, LLC.Luke Sutcliffe
Mechanical Engineer Phillips 66Moderator:
Ziad Jawad, Phillips 66
Speakers:
Virgil Guzman, Circor
Luke Sutcliffe, Phillips 66
04:45 PM
07:00 AM
08:00 AM
Lon Schuckman
Process Engineering Supervisor CHS Inc.Jessy Trucko
Principle Chemical Engineer - Treating Honeywell UOPModerator:
Lon Schuckman, CHS Inc.
Speaker:
Jessy Trucko, Honeywell UOP
Liana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationAyushi Chauhan
Associate Marketing Specialist KBRDominic Weber
Technology Manager - Alkylation UOP - A Honeywell CompanyModerator:
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Ahushi Chauhan, KBR
Dominic Weber, Honeywell UOP
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCModerator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speaker:
TBD
Matthew Z. Goodman
Manager Renewables and Emerging Technologies Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Matt Goodman, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
TBD

Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum CorporationFacilitators:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Panel:
TBD
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Dean Roberts
EWV Business Coordinator Ergon Refining, Inc.Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Dean Roberts, Ergon Refining, Inc.

Rhett Finch
Naphtha Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyLeslie Johnson
Technical Service Coordinator CrystaphaseAmanda Cavazos
Technical Services Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speakers:
Leslie Johnson, Crystaphase
Amanda Cavazos, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Representatives from Axens North America, and Topsoe Inc.
08:45 AM
09:00 AM
Wendy Wildenberg
Hydroprocessing Technology Lead Flint Hills Resources, LLCDelbert R Grotewold
Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsModerators:
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Del Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speaker:
Representative, Flint Hills Resources
Alex Kniuksta
Principal Gasoline Technology Specialist Honeywell UOPModerator:
Alex Kniuksta, Honeywell UOP
Speaker:
Scott Wozniak, Honeywell UOP

Hector E. Gamboa-Arizpe
Strategic Planning / Senior Process Engineer CITGO Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Hector Gamboa-Arizpe, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
TBD
Doug Beshara
Sr Process Engineer MERRICK & CompanyModerator:
Doug Beshara, Merrick & Company
Speaker:
TBD
Tyner Devine
Process Technology Lead - FCCU/Alkylation Flint Hills Resources, LLCLiana Siegel
HF Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Tyner Devine, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Speakers:
Tyner Devine, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Liana Siegel, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Jimmy Jernigan
Director, Global Reliability LyondellBasell IndustriesMike DeHart
Executive Director of Maintenance Excellence Valero Energy CorporationTom Golden
Director, Global Maintenance LyondellBasell IndustriesJohn Duenckel
Director Technology Valero Energy CorporationModerators:
Jimmy Jernigan, LyondellBasell Industries
Mike DeHart, Valero Energy Corporation
Speakers:
Tom Golden, LyondellBasell Industries
John Duenckel, Valero Energy Corporation
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCModerator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Speaker:
TBD
09:45 AM
10:00 AM
Yugender Chikkula
Manager, APC Digitalization Motiva Enterprises LLCAbhay Singh
Team Lead- APC/Optimization Motiva Enterprises LLCModerator:
Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Speakers:
Abhay Singh, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Yugender Chikkula, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Eric M Legare
Team Lead, Refinery Systems and Sustainability Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
Representative, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Representative, Phillips 66
Representative, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Sheila Bottjen
Director Technology – Operational Risk Management Valero Energy CorporationModerator:
TBD
Speaker:
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Corporation
Tim Chappell
Immersive Technology Studios Product Owner ExxonMobil CorporationCheryl L Gonzalez
Manager, Enterprise Training Cheniere EnergyModerator:
Timothy Chappell, ExxonMobil Corporation
Cheryl Gonzalez, Cheniere Energy
Speaker:
TBD
Wendy Wildenberg
Hydroprocessing Technology Lead Flint Hills Resources, LLCDelbert R Grotewold
Renewable Fuels SME Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsJustin L Irick
Account Manager Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsRobert Rountree
Moderators:
Wendy Wildenberg, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Del Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speakers:
Justin Irick, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Robert Rountree, Monroe Energy, LLC
Gregory A Cantley
Refining Process Design Manager Marathon Petroleum CorporationRobert Graham
Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair CorporationModerators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Speaker:
TBD
Moderator:
TBD
Speaker:
TBD
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
James R. Esteban
Senior Technical Manager Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesModerator:
James Esteban, Unicat Catalyst Technologies
Presenter:
TBD
Eric M Legare
Team Lead, Refinery Systems and Sustainability Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
Representative, Marathon Petroleum Corporation,
Representative, Phillips 66
Representative, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Wade Hollman
Director, Alkylation Technology Phillips 66Liza Pacheco
Sulfuric Acid Alkylation Technologist Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66
Presenters:
Wade Hollman, Phillips 66
Liza Pacheco, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Gregory A Cantley
Refining Process Design Manager Marathon Petroleum CorporationRobert Graham
Process Technology Specialist HF Sinclair CorporationModerators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Robert Graham, HF Sinclair Corporation
Presenter:
TBD
Atique Malik
Founder AIControl LLCRajeev Limaye
Director - Advanced Operations Services LindeLena Tetampel
Advanced Process Control Engineer LindeModerator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC
Presenters:
Rajeev Limaye, Linde Advanced Operations Services
Lena Tetampel, Linde Engineering Munich Germany
Willis Jernigan
Consultant AFPMMelike Yersiz
Chemical Incident Investigator U.S. Chemical Safety BoardModerator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM
Presenter:
Melike Yeriz, US Chemical Safety Board
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Clayton Daigle
Rotating Equipment Specialist Phillips 66Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Presenter:
Clayton Daigle, Phillips 66
11:45 AM
01:15 PM
Bruce L. Taylor
Digital Transformation SME FurtherTecModerator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Presenter:
TBD
Diana Cheek
Senior Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Katie Marshall
Sr. Technologist - Refining Refined Technologies, Inc.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
Shanying Lee
Strategic Segment Manager - Hydrocracking/Dewaxing/Hydrofinishing Advanced Refining TechnologiesOscar M. Brown
Principle Process Engineer Valero Energy Corporation
Jacob Lundmark
Technology Lead - Hydroprocessing Flint Hills ResourcesAnthony Galando
Principal Engineer Chevron Research and Technology Co.Suresh Vaidyanathan
VP & Chief Engineer, Refining Business Improvement Phillips 66Krishnan Vaidyanathan
Principal Hydroprocessing Technology Specialist Honeywell UOPModerator:
Shanying Lee, Advanced Refining Technologies
Panelists:
Oscar Brown, Valero Energy Corporation
Jacob Lundmark, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Anthony Galando, Chevron Lummus Global
Krishnan Vaidyanathan, Honeywell UOP
Eric M Legare
Team Lead, Refinery Systems and Sustainability Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
Representatives from Montana Renewables LLC and Chevron Renewable Energy Group

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 MattheyModerator:
Andrew Mezera, Valero Energy Corporation
Presenters:
Jeremy Mayol, Johnson Matthey
Shankhamala Kundu, W.R. Grace & Co.
Bill Clark
Director, Reliability Phillips 66Carlos F. Acosta
Sr. Rotating Equipment Engineer Phillips 66Moderator:
Bill Clark, Phillips 66
Presenter:
Carlos Acosta, Phillips 66
02:00 PM
02:15 PM
Elizabeth A. Manning
Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere EnergyBen Krueger
Reliability Engineer LyondellBasell IndustriesSarah Peery
Area Team Manager Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Shannon McAvoy
Technical Manager ReNu TechnologiesModerator:
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 MattheyModerator:
Diane Dierking, Johnson Matthey
Speaker:
TBD
Diana Cheek
Senior Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Katie Marshall
Sr. Technologist - Refining Refined Technologies, Inc.Moderators:
Diana Cheek, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Katie Marshall, Refined Technologies, Inc.
Keith Couch
Senior Director - Business Development Honeywell UOPModerator:
Keith Couch, Honeywell UOP
Presenter:
TBD
Todd Hochheiser
Senior Key Account Manager Johnson MattheyRik B Miller
Director - FCC TechnologyNate Hager
Process Engineer Cenovus Energy Inc.Moderator:
Todd Hochheiser, Johnson Matthey
Speakers:
Rik Miller, Becht
Nate Hager, Cenovus U.S. Corporation
Gerard Celestine
Maintenance Support Mgr. Motiva Enterprises, LLCModerator:
Gerard Celestine, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Speaker:
TBD
03:00 PM
03:15 PM
Angela Wharton
Process Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Warren D. Harbs
Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsKai Zhang
Sr. Water/Wastewater Engineer Chevron U.S.A. Inc.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 UOPLuis Bougrat
Director, Technical Sales W. R. Grace & Co.Moderator:
Joe Colmone, Honeywell UOP
Speaker:
Luis Bougrat, W.R. Grace & Co.
Elizabeth A. Manning
Manager, Risk and Process Safety Cheniere EnergyBen Krueger
Reliability Engineer LyondellBasell IndustriesSarah Peery
Area Team Manager Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Shannon McAvoy
Technical Manager ReNu TechnologiesModerator:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy
Speakers:
Ben Krueger, LyondellBasell Industries
Sarah Peery, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Shannon McAvoy, ReNu Technologies

Lance Cox
Technical Director, Downstream Nalco WaterAdrian H. Azpilicueta
Sr. Industry Technical Consultant Nalco WaterModerator:
Lance Cox, Nalco Water
Speaker:
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water
Alex Kniuksta
Principal Gasoline Technology Specialist Honeywell UOPModerator:
Alex Kniutska, Honeywell UOP
Speakers:
TBD
Clifford D Avery
Global FCC Process Advisor Ketjen CorporationModerator:
Cliff Avery, Ketjen Corporation
Speaker:
TBD
04:00 PM
04:15 PM
08:00 AM
09:00 AM
Karen Green
Sustainability Technologist Marathon Petroleum CompanyModerator:
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 ServicesAdrian H. Azpilicueta
Sr. Industry Technical Consultant Nalco WaterModerator:
Graylon Williams, Nalco Energy Services
Speaker:
Adrian Azpilicueta, Nalco Water

Michael Mitzner
Senior Account Manager - Global Solutions Axens North AmericaMichael Craig
Chief Technology Engineer Axens North AmericaVidyashankar Kuppuraj
Corporate APC Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerator:
Michael Mitzner, Axens North America
Speakers:
Michael Craig, Axens North America
Vidyashankar Kuppuraj, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Greg Marshall
BechtAlexander V Sabitov
Director, Reforming, Isomerization, Aromatics Phillips 66Moderator:
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Speaker:
Greg Marshall, Becht
Tim Olsen
Solution Consultant Emerson Automation SolutionsTroy Jones
Ensure Safe Production Team Leader Motiva Enterprises LLCModerator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions
Speaker:
Troy Jones, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Andrew Jakubowski
Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCModerator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
CJ Farley
FCC Consultant G. W. Aru, LLCBrady Burton
Refining Engineer Marathon Petroleum CorporationAlexis Susanne Shackleford
FCC Account Manager BASF CorporationModerator:
CJ Farley, G. W. Aru, LLC
Speakers:
Brandy Burton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Alexis Shackleford, BASF
09:45 AM
10:00 AM
Sergio Robledo
Senior Technical Manager Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesModerator:
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
Richard Grove
FCC Process Expert/FCC Enthusiast Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Joseph Famolaro
Principal FCC Engineer ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyModerator:
Joe Famolaro, ExxonMobil
Richard Grove, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speaker:
TBD
Andrew Jakubowski
Turnaround Director Flint Hills Resources, LLCModerator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Tim Olsen
Solution Consultant Emerson Automation SolutionsModerator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions
Speaker:
TBD
Daniel Compton
Corporate Sales Director/ PFAS SME Veolia North AmericaSylvain Fontaine
Senior Application Expert - Hydrocarbon Processing Industry Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsGregory A Cantley
Refining Process Design Manager Marathon Petroleum CorporationModerators:
Greg Cantley, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Sylvain Fontaine, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speaker:
Daniel Compton, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Thomas Porritt
Reforming/Isomerization Business Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Moderator:
Thomas Porritt, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Johnny Dorminey
Utilities Business Improvement Network Leader Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Warren D. Harbs
Senior Technical Consultant Veolia Water Technologies & SolutionsModerator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
10:45 AM
11:00 AM

Russell Wiltse
Director Technology Valero Energy CorporationModerator:
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Raj K. Singh
Technology Manager Technip EnergiesPatrick McSorley
FCC Technical Service Engineer Ketjen Corporation
Andrew Mezera
Director FCC Technology Valero Energy CorporationZiad Jawad
Director FCC Technology Phillips 66CJ Farley
FCC Consultant G. W. Aru, LLCStephen Jewell
Technical Advisor KBRModerator:
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, LLCModerator:
Andrew Jakubowski, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Sergio Robledo
Senior Technical Manager Unicat Catalyst TechnologiesModerator:
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 CorporationModerator:
Mark Cox, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Speaker:
TBD
Bruce L. Taylor
Digital Transformation SME FurtherTecModerator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
TBD