Tom Yura

Tom is Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone with 29 years of experience in chemical manufacturing. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Tom serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Manufacturers, the Louisiana Chemical Association (Chair of the Safety and Health committee), the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (Chair), the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Boy Scouts of America Istrouma Area Council. He also serves as a LaSTEM Advisory Council Member, and he serves on the Energy Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Prior to joining Cornerstone, Tom was the Senior Vice President and General Manager for BASF’s Geismar, La. site, the largest of the corporation’s North American manufacturing locations. He has led both U.S. and European-based manufacturing organizations through growth and transformation. He was responsible for overseeing the daily operation of 28 plants manufacturing many different products, including urethanes, chemical intermediates and surfactants.

Tom received his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.