Current Boards & Committees

Vertex Energy - Chair of Risk Committee, Member of Audit, Compensation and Nominating & ESG Committees

What is the last book, podcast, article, or show you watched that really stuck with you?

Half Time - Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford

Coffee or tea?

Coffee

If you could give yourself advice on your first day as a board member, what would it be?

Listen to learn and have curiosity to ask questions seeking to understand.

What's the most memorable trip you've ever taken?

Amazon Forest in Brazil

From your perspective, what are some key traits that the most effective board members possess?

Discernment, courage to speak up, respectful disagreement, inclusion.

If you could instantly become an expert in any skill or subject, what would it be?

Artificial Intelligence

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

Control your destiny or someone else will.

What's the most interesting or unusual job you've ever had?

Working in an oil press turning olives into olive oil

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Moses (Old Testament) to really understand what it takes to lead people in the desert for a very long time.

What's your favorite way to relax and unwind?

Single Malt, Cigar, and Smooth Jazz