2025 National Occupational & Process Safety Conference & Exhibition

Also open to AFPM Contractor Associate Member Companies.

Any questions regarding the All Region Networks Meeting for Occupational Safety can be directed to Robina Ahmed

Any questions regarding the All Region Networks Meeting for Process Safety can be directed to Jasmine Beasley.

An additional fee is required to attend

Speakers:
John Terry, Flint Hills Resources LLC
Mark Galley, ThinkReliability

Welcome
Fritz Kin, Director, Safety, Security, Emergency Response & PSM, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Keynote Address:
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM

Safety Leadership & Empowering the Next Generation
Moderated by Willis Jernigan
Bill McEnroe, retired, formerly Monroe Energy, LLC
Fritz Kin, retired, formerly Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Dean Maniati, retired, formerly Phillips 66

Good practices from industry members and sites that have won AFPM Safety Awards will be highlighted in this year’s poster session.

Atmospheric Monitoring in Complex Confined Spaces: “Space Within a Space”
Kevin Jeanes, Valero Energy Corporation, Mckee Refinery

ChatRSP
Emily Stewart & Zac Cramer, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

ExxonMobil Baytown Safety Poster
Gabriella Green, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant

FCC Process Safety Regional Workshop
Tanya Cooper, AFPM

Field Engagements
Jared Heim, Valero Energy Corporation, Houston Refinery

The Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation (“HF Alky”) Committee: Formed for Safety, Driven by Collaboration
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation

Human & Organization Performance at LyondellBasell Matagorda
Andrew Dorang, LyondellBasell Industries, Matagorda Complex

Life Saving Actions
Anthony Biello, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Baytown Olefins Plant

Meaningful Participation: Driving Facility Safety Forward
Jordan Fetterman & Steve Moskal, Phillips 66, Rodeo Renewable Energy

MPC Robinson Workaround Program: Leveraging frontline workers and HOP Principles to drive personal and process safety enhancements
Barret Von Behren, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Robinson Refinery

Optimizing Field Engagements with eV&V
Sydney Sheredy, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant

Safety Observation Engagement
Lance Zielinski, HF Sinclair Corporation, Sonneborn - Petrolia Plant

Safety Protects You. Wellness Empowers You!
Chery Mooney, Monroe Energy, LLC

Tank Incident Strategies Guideline
John Perez, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Refinery

Timely Response Through Early Detection: Leak Sensor Solution Utilizing Data Algorithm
Bryan Wachendorf, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Complex

World-Class at the Front Line
Madison Piatak, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Beaumont Refinery

Memphis Excellence: Journey to Goal Zero
Taryn Thomas, Valero Energy Corporation, Memphis Refinery

Fueling the Future of Training
Jimmy Orr, Valero Energy Corporation, Three Rivers Refinery

Ferndale Refinery’s Journey to Record-Breaking Performance and Industry Leadership in 2024
Michele England, Vivek Gopal, Nick Peccola & Landon Tieri, Phillips 66, Ferndale Refinery

Moderator:
Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speakers:
Joseph Burnell, RTFC
David Dean, RTFC
Brian McDonald, RTFC
Paul Swetish, RTFC

Moderator:
Liz Manning, Cheniere Energy

Speakers:
Sarah Link, ExxonMobil Products Solutions Company
Kaitan Smiley, BrandSafway
Neil Trevisani, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Moderator:
Stephen Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation

Speakers:
Drew Graham, Phillips 66
Jared Lyautey, Phillips 66

Moderator:
Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc

Speakers:
Gloria Blanco, Goodyear Chemical
Yuri Brooman, Goodyear Chemical
Michael Quave, Goodyear Chemical
Allen Ward, Goodyear Chemical

Moderator:
Jason McGowan, HF Sinclair Corporation

Speaker:
Zach Fridge, Valero Energy
Justin Mecham, Valero Energy

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc.

Speakers:
Jesse Davis & Joel Metheny, Cheniere Energy, Corpus Christi LNG, LLC

Moderator:
Alecia Cavender, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
Marcus Garvin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Katherine Lindberg, HF Sinclair Corporation
Arturo Rivera, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Danny White, CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speakers:
Jody Bench, Ohmstede
Chris Campagna, Turner Industries
Warren Smith, Brock Group

Moderator:
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Greg Lentz, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Dave Larson, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Jason Stephens, HF Sinclair Corporation
Andrew Stow, Phillips 66
Neil Trevisani, Chevron U.S.A. Inc

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speaker:
Justin Griffin, Michael Huskey, & Schuyler Murph, Delek, US, El Dorado Refiner

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speaker:
Brandon Cavness, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Pine Bend Refinery

Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speaker:
Bill Steiner, U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Moderator:
Wren Mills, Valero Energy Corporation

Speaker:
Miles Hansen, HF Sinclair Corporation

Moderator:
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Randy Decker, Valorian Solutions
William Gonzales, Evergreen Industrial Services

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speakers:
Brent Pustam & Danny Ramoutar, Cheniere Energy, Sabine Pass LNG, LLC

Good practices from industry members and sites that have won AFPM Safety Awards will be highlighted in this year’s poster session.

Atmospheric Monitoring in Complex Confined Spaces: “Space Within a Space”
Kevin Jeanes, Valero Energy Corporation, Mckee Refinery

ChatRSP
Emily Stewart & Zac Cramer, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

ExxonMobil Baytown Safety Poster
Gabriella Green, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant

FCC Process Safety Regional Workshop
Tanya Cooper, AFPM

Field Engagements
Jared Heim, Valero Energy Corporation, Houston Refinery

The Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation (“HF Alky”) Committee: Formed for Safety, Driven by Collaboration
Sheila Bottjen, Valero Energy Corporation

Human & Organization Performance at LyondellBasell Matagorda
Andrew Dorang, LyondellBasell Industries, Matagorda Complex

Life Saving Actions
Anthony Biello, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Baytown Olefins Plant

Meaningful Participation: Driving Facility Safety Forward
Jordan Fetterman & Steve Moskal, Phillips 66, Rodeo Renewable Energy

MPC Robinson Workaround Program: Leveraging frontline workers and HOP Principles to drive personal and process safety enhancements
Barret Von Behren, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Robinson Refinery

Optimizing Field Engagements with eV&V
Sydney Sheredy, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant

Safety Observation Engagement
Lance Zielinski, HF Sinclair Corporation, Sonneborn - Petrolia Plant

Safety Protects You. Wellness Empowers You!
Chery Mooney, Monroe Energy, LLC

Tank Incident Strategies Guideline
John Perez, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Refinery

Timely Response Through Early Detection: Leak Sensor Solution Utilizing Data Algorithm
Bryan Wachendorf, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Complex

World-Class at the Front Line
Madison Piatak, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Beaumont Refinery

Memphis Excellence: Journey to Goal Zero
Taryn Thomas, Valero Energy Corporation, Memphis Refinery

Fueling the Future of Training
Jimmy Orr, Valero Energy Corporation, Three Rivers Refinery

Ferndale Refinery’s Journey to Record-Breaking Performance and Industry Leadership in 2024
Michele England, Vivek Gopal, Nick Peccola & Landon Tieri, Phillips 66, Ferndale Refinery

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc.

Speakers:
Jesse Davis & Joel Metheny, Cheniere Energy, Corpus Christi LNG, LLC

Moderator:
Alecia Cavender, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speaker:
Marcus Garvin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Katherine Lindberg, HF Sinclair Corporation
Arturo Rivera, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Danny White, CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speakers:
Jody Bench, Ohmstede
Chris Campagna, Turner Industries
Warren Smith, Brock Group

Moderator:
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Greg Lentz, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Dave Larson, Flint Hills Resources, LLC
Jason Stephens, HF Sinclair Corporation
Andrew Stow, Phillips 66
Neil Trevisani, Chevron U.S.A. Inc

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speaker:
Justin Griffin, Michael Huskey, & Schuyler Murph, Delek, US, El Dorado Refiner

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speaker:
Brandon Cavness, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Pine Bend Refinery

Sponsored by the AFPM Occupational Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Eric Roberts, Motiva Enterprises LLC

Speaker:
Bill Steiner, U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Moderator:
Wren Mills, Valero Energy Corporation

Speaker:
Miles Hansen, HF Sinclair Corporation

Moderator:
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Speakers:
Randy Decker, Valorian Solutions
William Gonzales, Evergreen Industrial Services

Moderator:
Charli Horowitz, PBF Energy Inc

Speakers:
Brent Pustam & Danny Ramoutar, Cheniere Energy, Sabine Pass LNG, LLC

Welcome

Safety First: Addressing Workforce Challenges Using Collaborative Solutions
Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Jeff Davis, President & CEO, Industrial Specialty Crafts LLC, Echo Group, Ltd.

Things Aren’t Always as They Appear
Matthew Bailey & Alfredo Morales, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

What Employers Should Expect from OSHA Under a Second Trump Administration
Eric Conn, Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Carley Blackburn, Mitchell Blackburn, & Bill Jones, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Port Arthur

Moderator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM

Panelists:
Stephen Horner, LyondellBasell Industries, Bayport Polymer Plant
Eric Sponaugle & Ian Ladomer, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Michigan Refining Division
Josh Waddell, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Baton Rouge Plastics Plant

Moderator:
George Shawver, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Dave Dolnick, Phillips 66
John Gross, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Tommy Stone, Valero Energy Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Judd Moorhouse, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speaker:
Mason Martin, Phillips 66

Moderator:
Ben Way, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Rick Pitman, Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Billy King & Michael Russek, Refined Technologies Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Cole Herbort & Jason Vincent, LyondellBasell Industries, Matagorda Complex

Moderator:
George Shawver, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Damian Gomez & Joe Nichols, Valero Energy Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Judd Moorhouse, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speaker:
John Swanson, INVISTA

Moderator:
Ben Way, Phillips 6

Speakers:
Ben Way, Phillips 66
Drew Ashcraft, Brock Group
David Folmar, STARCON International Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Vince Deckard, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Complex

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Carley Blackburn, Mitchell Blackburn, & Bill Jones, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, Port Arthur

Moderator:
Willis Jernigan, AFPM

Panelists:
Tyler Bleazard, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, Beaumont Chemical Plant
Tyler Brown & Ernesto Ochoa, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, El Paso Refinery
Yasser Elouri & Taylor Roakes, LyondellBasell Industries, Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC
Miles Jorgensen, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Kenai Refinery

Moderator:
George Shawver, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Dave Dolnick, Phillips 66
John Gross, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Tommy Stone, Valero Energy Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Judd Moorhouse, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speaker:
Mason Martin, Phillips 66

Moderator:
Ben Way, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Rick Pitman, Total Safety U.S., Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Billy King & Michael Russek, Refined Technologies Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speakers:
Cole Herbort & Jason Vincent, LyondellBasell Industries, Matagorda Complex

Moderator:
George Shawver, Valero Energy Corporation

Speakers:
Damian Gomez & Joe Nichols, Valero Energy Corporation

Sponsored by the AFPM Process Safety Regional Networks

Moderator:
Judd Moorhouse, Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Speaker:
John Swanson, INVISTA

Moderator:
Ben Way, Phillips 6

Speakers:
Ben Way, Phillips 66
Drew Ashcraft, Brock Group
David Folmar, STARCON International Inc.

Moderator:
Kendra Richins, Phillips 66

Speaker:
Vince Deckard, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, Corpus Christi Complex

AFPM Recognizes outstanding performance and achievement in areas of Occupational Safety, Process Safety, and Innovation among our member and associate member companies.