Investors | Management and Directors
Nicholas N. Carter August 2004
The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2009, Chairman of the Board since December 2009, is a graduate of Lamar University with a BBA Degree in Accounting, is a CPA, and has extensive experience in the management of the Company’s petrochemical segment. Mr. Carter also serves as a Director and President of Pioche Ely Valley Mines, Inc. of which the Company owns 55% of the outstanding stock. Mr. Carter was appointed to the Board of AMAK in February 2009 and is the President of the Petrochemical Company since 1987.
Ghazi Sultan September 1993
A Saudi citizen, holds a MSc. Degree in Geology from the University of Texas. Mr. Sultan served as the Saudi Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources 1965-1988 and was responsible for the massive expansion of the mineral resources section of the Ministry. Mr. Sultan is also a member of the Board of AMAK. Mr. Sultan is the Chairman of the Nominating Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee.
Allen P. McKee April 2009
A U.S. citizen, has an extensive background in international finance and investment management. He has been an advisor to Fal Holdings Arabia Co. Ltd, Riyadh, since its inception in 1977. Mr. McKee served as President of Montgomery Associates Inc, a firm focusing on both venture-stage companies and real estate. He has been an advisor to companies seeking funding through the International Finance Corp and regional development banks. Mr. McKee was vice president and investment officer with two bank-related international venture firms, and earlier he headed the Middle East banking group at Bank of America. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. McKee was appointed to the Board of AMAK in 2009. He is also a member of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees.
John R. "Dick" Townsend February 2011
A U.S. citizen, is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He has thirty three years of experience in the Petrochemicals Industry including over twenty years experience as a Plant Manager in olefins, aromatics, paraxylene, polystyrene, synthetic lubricants and catalyst plants. Mr. Townsend is expected to serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Joseph P. Palm May 2011
A U.S. citizen, is a graduate of LaSalle University with a BA degree and of Xavier University with an MBA. He has over forty years of experience in the Petrochemicals Industry. Mr. Palm is a member of the Audit, Nominating and Compensation Committees.
Robert E. Kennedy January 2007 resigned March 2011
A U.S. citizen, is the President of Robert E. Kennedy and Associates, a consulting firm assisting various entities with transportation and project development issues in Europe and the Middle East. He has over thirty years experience in the oil and petrochemical industry and retired as General Manager for Supply, Logistics, and Procurement from Chevron Chemical in 2000. During his employment with Chevron he was instrumental in developing the Aromax project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Kennedy holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa and attended the MBA program of American University. Mr. Kennedy was appointed to the Board of AMAK in 2009. He was the Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committes. He was also a member of the Nominating Committee.
Charles W. Goehringer, Jr. October 2007 term expired June 2011
A U.S. citizen, is an attorney with the law firm of Germer Gertz, LLP in Beaumont, Texas with more than 12 years experience and currently serves as corporate counsel for the Company. He also worked in industry as an engineer for over 15 years. Mr. Goehringer holds a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University, a Master of Business Administration from Colorado University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.
Mohammed O. Al Omair October 2007 resigned September 2011
A Saudi citizen, resides in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and previously served as Senior Vice President & Deputy Chief Executive Officer for FAL Holdings Arabia Co. Ltd. He holds a BA Degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington. He is a member of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees.