CI staff wants to acknowledge members that go above and beyond in their commitment to CI’s mission. Every month, through the Insider, CI website, and social media, a member who is highly engaged and has consistently contributed to the Institute’s mission through various efforts will be highlighted.
Local Alexandria City High School senior, Chidinma Ihezue, spent two weeks as an intern at CI’s offices in Arlington, Virginia. Chidinma will be majoring in chemical engineering at Hampton University on an academic scholarship in the fall. Continue Reading
I am the Vice President of Fleet Engineering at Union Tank Car Company and I’m responsible for the qualification, maintenance and repair standards for the tank car and hopper fleet. Continue Reading
I am a Mechanical Engineer with The Greenbrier Companies. I started out in 2010 as a Project Engineer within the Tank Car Engineering group and I am currently the Project Engineering Supervisor for this same group in St. Charles, MO. Continue Reading
I was born and raised in a village surrounded by green slopes and snowcapped peaks of the mountain range. I served in the army special forces as a lieutenant and platoon commander. Continue Reading
I’m a 40hr Hazmat Technician, CPR Instructor and Fire Safety Resource / Auditor. I’m also the Maintenance Training Lead for the Delisle Chemours Titanium Technologies (TT) site. Continue Reading
I have spent all 30 years of my career in OxyChem Manufacturing. I began my career in 1992 in Ingleside, TX as a Project Engineer. I progressed through various roles in Ingleside including Process Supervisor, Production Superintendent, and Production Manager. Continue Reading
In 1985 I received a call from friends/clients working for the Chlorine Producers PPG, Oxy and Dow. Each client said we met a French man named Jean-Pierre Richer who has developed “the valve” that our industry needs for isolation and control of dry liquid and gas chlorine. Continue Reading
I have a PE in Civil Engineering. After graduation I worked for a private environmental engineering consulting firm. I then switched to working for a public agency, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, where I am now a senior engineer on the Treatment Plant Design Team. Continue Reading
I served in the US Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After leaving the world of air traffic control, I ultimately started work for Dupont (which later became Chemours) where I’ve been for 29 years. Continue Reading
I graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) as a Chemical Engineer in the late 1970's. I have been in the industry for 44 years working in the chemical industry starting with phthalic anhydride, plasticizers, PVC Resins and PVC compounds for about 27 years... Continue Reading
I have worked in the transportation sector for almost 48 years, 22 years with Kemira. During my tenure with Kemira, I have managed logistics operations and roles within our EHSQ Group. I am now part of our Global EHSQ Team and currently manage Transportation Safety for the Americas for all modes. Continue Reading
My career with Powell, and in the chlor-alkali industry, began 25 years ago when I was a high school co-op. During my 25 years, I worked under Duane Powell, soaking in as much knowledge as possible while earning my Professional Engineer (PE) license and MBA. Continue Reading
