Jan Shumate

Jan Shumate is a highly experienced engineering professional with a career at Eastman spanning over three decades, where Jan currently serves as the Director of Worldwide Engineering & Construction Solutions / Corp MFG Automation Transformation. Responsibilities include strategic oversight in integrating breakthrough technologies into Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance solutions, as well as daily leadership of global engineering services. Previous roles encompass managing Eastman's capital investment portfolio through diverse engineering services, leading a large engineering organization for manufacturing support, and overseeing significant capital projects. Jan's academic credentials include an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Prior experience includes significant roles at Bechtel in piping design, analysis, and project management.