Distinguished Midstream Industry Executives
We are pleased to announce eight distinguished midstream industry executives have joined the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) of the Coastal Bend Midstream Program (CBMP). CBMP is a new program within the College of Engineering and Computer Science with the mission of bridging TAMUCC, its students, faculty, and capabilities to the midstream industry. Thomas Kalb, Director-Midstream Research and manager of CBMP said: “These gentlemen will bring to bear their knowledge, advice, and decades of experience to better enable us to achieve our mission and deliver a powerful value proposition to the midstream sector.” Dr. David Ma, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, said: “I am excited about this advancement of the CBMP program. It is one more important step towards a primary objective of delivering job-ready graduates to the midstream industry.”
Industry Advisory Board Members:
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Dan NoackVice President - Emerging Energy Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Houston, TX
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Mitch SmolikVice President - Engineering and Operations Services Howard Energy Partners San Antonio, TX
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Chris JonesGlobal Leader - LNG & Midstream Honeywell, Inc. Houston, TX
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Ajey ChandraChief Executive Officer Baker & O’Brien Houston, TX
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Todd PattersonSenior Manager - Enterprise Asset Management Buckeye Partners, L.P. Walnutport, PA
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John TikkanenRetired Executive Shawcor Houston, TX
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Dirk van OostendorpDirector - Engineering Services Corrpro Companies, Inc. Houston, TX
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John W. “Wes” JohnsonChief Operating Officer PurgeRite Willis, TX
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