Kris Patrick Named President of Ergon Refining, Inc., and Ergon – West Virginia, Inc.

JACKSON, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ergon has named Kris Patrick President of Ergon Refining, Inc., and
Ergon – West Virginia, Inc., the company’s naphthenic and paraffinic
refineries. In this new role, he will provide leadership in the areas of
manufacturing operations, supply and distribution, planning, and sales
and marketing for Ergon’s Refining & Marketing business sector.

Patrick joined Ergon as a process engineer in 2000 and most recently
served as Senior Vice President of Refining, Planning and Supply,
accountable for refinery planning and economics, refinery operations,
and supply and distribution. A member of Ergon’s senior management team,
Patrick is also a member of the board of directors of the American Fuel
& Petrochemical Manufacturers.

A native of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, Patrick earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in chemical engineering in 2000 and his Master of
Business Administration with a specialty in project management in 2009,
both from Mississippi State University. He completed the Leading Global
Business program at Harvard Business School in 2016.

“During his 17-year career with Ergon, Kris has proven to be a
successful and trusted leader,” said Emmitte Haddox, Ergon’s Chief
Executive Officer. “He has played a key role in the company’s growth in
the specialty oils market, and the board feels strongly that Kris has
both the experience and foresight needed to continue our global
expansion.”

“Our continued investments in innovative manufacturing processes and an
ever-expanding distribution network are evidence of Ergon’s commitment
to meeting customers’ current and future needs,” Patrick commented. “We
never lose sight of the importance of exceptional customer service, a
secure supply for our customers and continuous improvement in all facets
of our business.”

Ergon is the world’s largest producer of naphthenic specialty products
and the world’s second largest producer of bright stock. With two
specialized refineries and a global distribution network, Ergon markets
base oils, process oils, electrical insulating oils and ink oils to more
than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.ergonnsa.com
or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ErgonOils.

About Ergon:

Established in 1954, Ergon is a group of privately held companies that
operate under six primary business segments: Refining & Marketing,
Asphalt & Emulsions, Transportation & Terminaling, Oil & Gas, Real
Estate, and Corporate & Other.

Contacts

Ergon, Inc.
Cathy Pendleton, 601-933-3531
www.ergon.com