Terrill Pitkin
About Terrill Pitkin
Terrill Pitkin is the Senior Vice President of Planning & Commercial, with a background in chemical engineering and business administration.
Senior Vice President, Planning & Commercial
Terrill Pitkin holds the position of Senior Vice President of Planning & Commercial. This role involves overseeing strategic planning and commercial operations. He is responsible for optimizing company plans and increasing operational efficiency. His extensive background in chemical engineering and management provides a strong foundation for leading in this capacity.
Educational Background
Terrill Pitkin earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Lamar University. He furthered his education by completing an MBA from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. This combination of technical and business education equips him with a diverse skill set suitable for high-level strategic and operational roles in the energy sector.
Vice President of Planning & Optimization at Par Pacific
From April 2020 to May 2023, Terrill Pitkin served as Vice President of Planning & Optimization at Par Pacific. During this period, he was instrumental in enhancing the company's planning and optimization processes. His role involved ensuring that the operations were aligned with strategic goals, driving efficiency, and improving overall performance.
Engineering and Operations Roles
Before his tenure at Par Pacific, Terrill Pitkin gained substantial experience in engineering and operations. He worked at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Galveston and the BP refinery in Texas City. These roles helped him develop a deep understanding of refinery operations and the complexities of the energy sector.