Ron Garan

Ron Garan is a seasoned professional in the petroleum industry with a significant focus on technical business development and operations management. Currently serving as Technical Business Development Manager at Clariant since August 2014, Ron has successfully managed teams servicing deepwater Gulf of Mexico facilities and has led initiatives on cost and performance optimization through data-driven strategies. Previous roles include Well Test Field Service Engineer at CETCO Energy Services and multiple engineering internships at Kinder Morgan and Hilcorp Energy, where Ron contributed to operational improvements and safety procedure developments. Ron holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in 2013.