Executive Profile: Karen S. Miller, Shell Chemical LP

KAREN S. MILLER

SHELL CHEMICAL LP

TITLE:General Manager, Mobile Refinery HOMETOWN:Upland, Calif. EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville FIRST JOB: “At 16, I worked as a cashier at EZ Out Burger, which was suspiciously similar to, but not as good as, In-N-Out Burger in California.” PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: She previously was general manager for Shell in Ontario, Canada. Prior to that, she was production manager at the Shell Geismar, La., chemical plant and vice president/general manager of the Houston refinery for Valero Energy Corp. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Miller led the Valero Houston refinery through a $500 million expansion. HIDDEN TALENT: “I have a pretty good voice – in the shower, when no one is listening.” WHAT WORD WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF?“Resilient.” SECRET TO SUCCESS: “I have always been driven to succeed. I am not sure where that drive comes from, but it motivates me to push through difficult challenges and keep moving forward. What guides my path is self-reflection. I use self-reflection to course-correct and keep myself grounded and rooted in reality.” FAVORITE FOOD/RESTAURANT: “Via Emilia in Mobile is awesome. Everything is hand-made, fresh and incredibly delicious.” WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON AND WHY?“Spring. Everything turns green again and tulips (my favorite flower) bloom in the spring.” OUTSIDE OF WORK, WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? “I like to go on long runs to clear my head and dream up new ideas.” BRIEF COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Shell is an international energy company with expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. Headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, Shell operates in more than 70 cities with approximately 82,000 employees. Shell Chemical LP is a 90,000 barrelsper-day refinery that produces gasoline, jet fuel and diesel for the greater Mobile area. The facility also produces high-value olefin plant feedstocks for its world-scale olefin plant in Norco, La.