Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Ryan is currently working as an Optimization Planning Engineer at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2023. Prior to this role, Ryan worked as an Engineering Project Consultant at DBA Ryan Putnam from 2021. From 2020 to 2021, they served as an Engineer, Economics and Planning at Limetree Bay Energy.

Before that, from 2019 to 2020, Ryan worked as a Project Manager II at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. where they oversaw projects in mechanical engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, and consulting engagements. Ryan also conducted engineering feasibility studies aimed at reducing water consumption.

From 2009 to 2018, Ryan worked at Flint Hills Resources in various roles. Ryan served as a Manager, Economics and Planning and Refinery Optimizer, where they optimized the economic performance of a facility processing crude oil. Ryan also worked as a Senior Process Engineer - Ventures, Refinery Shift Manager, and Operations Engineer during their tenure.

Ryan also has military experience, having served in the United States Army Reserve. From 2009 to 2017, they held several roles including Director, Assistant Operations Manager, Engineer Staff Officer, Operations Manager, Deputy Director, and Assistant Operations Officer.

In 2008, Ryan gained industry experience through a Finished Products Summer Internship at Flint Hills Resources.

Ryan Putnam has a Bachelor of Science - BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in October 2018 and the State of Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler License from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in April 2014. Ryan has also completed the Engineer Leadership Career Course and the Leadership and Management Development Course from the United States Army, although the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.