May 9, 2024
BY Clean Fuels Alliance America
Clean Fuels Alliance America announced an uptick in membership reflecting growing interest in low-carbon liquid fuels in addition to recent changes within its governing board.
The Clean Fuels governing board appointed Courtney Lawrenson, vice president – oils and energy at AGP, as second vice-chair succeeding Gary Louis who recently retired from his role with Seaboard Energy. Lawrenson brings a wealth of expertise as second vice-chair with over a decade of experience in the clean fuels industry, serving as a board member since 2022.
Clean Fuels praised Louis for his years of service to the industry during his tenure as president and CEO of Seaboard Energy and wishes him well in his retirement.
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Peter Ostenfeld-Rosenthal, incoming president and CEO at Seaboard Energy, joins the board as a new member filling a void left by Louis’ retirement. Following an impressive career as an oil and gas executive, Ostenfeld-Rosenthal most recently served as vice president of operations at Seaboard, where he led a renewable diesel refinery and two biodiesel plants, among other organizational assets. His dedication to building a framework that supports operational excellence will aid in the success of Clean Fuels as the association continues toward its vision of reaching six billion gallons by 2030.
Additionally, Kerry Fogarty, quality control manager at Incobrasa Industries Ltd. joined the board filling a vacancy left by Danielle Brannen’s resignation. With over 25 years of experience in the soybean crushing industry, Fogarty’s extensive industry knowledge and commitment to biodiesel quality will undoubtedly contribute to the organization’s strategic direction and efforts to promote the use of clean fuels.
“We are thrilled to have Courtney step into the role of second vice-chair and welcome Peter and Kerry to our esteemed governing board,” said Donnell Rehagen, Clean Fuels CEO. “Their leadership and dedication will be invaluable as we continue to advance the interests of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.”
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In the past eight months, Clean Fuels has also welcomed several new members who share a commitment to sustainable industry growth. These include:
These new members join Clean Fuels at a pivotal time for the industry, as companies continue to search for cleaner alternatives to traditional fossil fuels to decarbonize heavy-duty transportation sectors.
“We are witnessing unprecedented growth driven by increasing awareness of the environmental and economic benefits of our fuels,” remarked Rehagen. “Our Governing Board and our members play a vital role in advocating for policies that support this growth and drive innovation in clean fuel technologies.”
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