Steve Coleman

A native of southeast Pennsylvania, Steve received his BS in ChE from Bucknell University in 1971. After some graduate studies at U of Delaware, he began a career in fuels and petrochemicals, first with Getty Oil in 1973 and then with Arco Chemical Co. the following year. In his 39 plus years with what is now LyondellBasell Industries, Steve has provided technical support for the company’s olefins manufacturing facilities in a variety of roles, including process lead on major projects, technical supervisor, and consultant on olefins-related issues. Steve served as a representative for Lyondell / Equistar on the Ethylene Producers’ Committee for 13 years, and is currently the treasurer of AIChE’s Fuels and Petrochemicals Division.