Bill Berkeland
About Bill Berkeland
Bill Berkeland is the General Manager of Crude Supply & Trading - Americas at Chevron, with extensive experience in supply and trading roles across various regions.
Current Position at Chevron
Bill Berkeland is currently serving as the General Manager of Crude Supply & Trading - Americas at Chevron. Based in the Houston, Texas Area, he has been with Chevron for over 13 years. His role involves managing the crude supply and trading operations specifically within the Americas region.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Bill Berkeland served as the General Manager of Products Supply & Trading, Americas and EAME from 2010 to 2016. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Products Supply & Trading for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, a position he held from 2007 to 2010 in London, United Kingdom. These roles reflect his extensive experience in managing various regional markets.
Career at Enron and Shell Oil Company
Bill Berkeland was the Director of Derivative Marketing at Enron from 2000 to 2002. Prior to his time at Enron, he held several key positions at Shell Oil Company. From 1997 to 2000, he served as a Trader, and before that, he was the Business Development Manager for one year from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, he worked as a Terminal Manager from 1994 to 1996 at Shell.
Educational Background
Bill Berkeland studied Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota Mines, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1982 to 1986. Before that, he spent a year at Black Hills State University from 1981 to 1982. His engineering education laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in the energy sector.
Experience in Crude Supply and Trading
With a focus on crude supply and trading, Bill Berkeland has built a robust career in the energy sector. His work has spanned various geographies, particularly in the Americas, where he currently oversees crude supply and trading operations for Chevron. His prior experience in product supply and trading across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East further underscores his global expertise.