Jeff D Morris

Vice Chairman of Alon. He joined the company when it was formed in August 2000 after Alon Israel Oil Co., LTD purchased the downstream operations of Atofina Petrochemicals, Inc. (FINA). Morris is a seasoned professional and former FINA executive with more than 35 years of experience. He began his career with FINA in 1974 and held technical positions in chemicals and R&D, before assuming various managerial posts, including the position of Refinery Manager, at the Big Spring Refinery. He later severed as Vice President of FINA’s Southwestern and Southeastern business units, and President and CEO of Alon. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Morris is an active alumnus. He was recognized as a Texas Tech Distinguished Engineer in 1997 and as a Distinguished Alumnus of the university in 2008. Morris also holds 10 U.S. and six foreign patents in the field of polymer processing and production. In addition, he is published on polystyrene in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design. An active supporter of arts, education and the community, Morris serves as a board member of Dallas Communities in Schools Dallas Region, The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, The Trinity Trust, The Southwest Affiliate of the American Heart Association, and the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce.