CHRIS PATE

CEO & Chairman

Chris Pate is a 4th generation owner of Texas Refinery Corp. His current positions are Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Prior to joining TRC in 2010, Chris had a 20+ year career in finance/accounting and auditing which included property management, banking, mortgage banking and most recently as a CFO of an area hospital. Chris has been instrumental in building a management infrastructure that promotes communication and personal relationships. Chris lives by a simple philosophy, “Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t”.

PATRICK M. WALSH

President

Patrick M. Walsh, President of Texas Refinery Corp and Affiliated TRC subsidiaries, has worked for TRC for more than 35 years. While at TRC, Pat has held numerous Management and Executive Level positions across various departments of the company. For 19 years, Pat successfully managed operations of Texas Refinery Corp of Canada Limited and Texas Refinery Corp Inter Continental, S.A. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee at TRC, and was instrumental in the construction of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Texas. Pat directly oversees the company’s Domestic Lubricant Sales and International Sales Divisions, as well as several other key departments. In his role with TRC, Pat also represents the company as an active member of several National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) committees and formerly represented TRC on the NLGI Board of Directors.

J.R. Hannan

COO & Senior Vice President

J.R. Hannan is Chief Operations Officer and Senior Vice President of Texas Refinery Corp and Affiliated TRC subsidiaries. Prior to joining TRC in 2013, J.R. had a successful 20-year career as a Certified Public Accountant. She has extensive experience in public accounting, including Big 4 audit experience with Ernst & Young, LLP; tax law and representation experience with Brown, PC; as well as private sector experience in both manufacturing, sales, and distribution environments. J.R. is a graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington. Since joining the TRC family, she has been instrumental in strengthening the Accounting Department, implementing new systems and procedures, and promoting teamwork, company-wide.  J.R. oversees the daily operations of multiple departments and affiliate companies.

CARSON PATE

Chief Administrative Officers

Carson Pate is a 5th generation owner of Texas Refinery Corp. and currently holds the position of Chief Administrative Officer. He started at TRC as an intern in 2018 while still in college. During that period, he spent time with every department to gain a better understanding of how the company flows. Carson is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, where he was an active member of the Energy Club. He has immense pride that TRC has been in the family for over 100 years and is prepared to carry on the tradition.

Quentin Adams

Senior Vice President

Quentin Adams, Senior Vice President of Texas Refinery Corp and Affiliated TRC subsidiaries, has worked at TRC for more than 20 years. He has held multiple roles including managing departments of Industrial Coatings Sales, Human Resources, and Purchasing. Quentin is a member of the Executive Committee, responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and execution of company operations. Quentin also oversees the development and relationship management of supply chain partners. He is instrumental in implementing and improving HR policies within TRC and Affiliated Companies. Quentin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He played NCAA football on scholarship while in college. He lives in Joshua, Texas, with his wife. Together, they have one son, currently attending the University of North Texas (UNT), working towards a degree in accounting. Quentin is an active member of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) and a founding member of (Southwest MERIT Association) Manufacturing Excellence through Research Innovation and Technology. He regularly attends industry events and conferences to stay updated on the latest trends and innovations.