Ryan Ulferts

Vice President Operations at USA Debusk

Ryan Ulferts has a diverse and extensive work experience. Ryan currently holds the position of VP-Catalyst Operations at USA DeBusk, starting in June 2021. Prior to this role, Ryan worked at Refined Technologies, Inc. as a General Manager from September 2019 to May 2021. In this role, they oversaw operations and sales for the Mid Continent region, supporting petroleum and petrochemical companies in multiple locations. Ryan also supervised a team of 30 employees and successfully opened a new office in Chicago.

Before joining Refined Technologies, Inc., Ryan served as an Interim Plant Manager at INEOS from December 2018 to July 2019. Ryan directed the operations of a chemical plant, managed a large number of employees, and implemented cost-cutting measures to improve profitability and efficiency.

From August 2018 to December 2018, Ryan worked as a Business Director at Flint Hills Resources, where they were responsible for managing plant operations and driving improvements in cost reduction, waste reduction, safety, and employee engagement. Ryan also held various roles within Flint Hills Resources over a period of 12 years, including Business Director/Asset Manager, Engineering and Field Services Manager, Reliability Center Manager, and Turnaround Project Manager.

Throughout their career, Ryan has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a track record of successfully managing teams, implementing operational improvements, and achieving business objectives.

Ryan Ulferts holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. No specific start or end date for their education was provided.

Links

Timeline

  • Vice President Operations

    August 1, 2023 - present

  • VP Catalyst Operations

    June, 2021