Son of The Plaza Group founder and president, Randy Velarde, brings petroleum expertise and experience to petrochemical marketing operations.
The Plaza Group, a leader in the international petrochemical marketing industry, has named Garrett Velarde, son of founder and president Randy Velarde to the position of sales manager. In the new position he will manage client relationships for a defined geography of the company’s global business.
Randy Velarde says the company continues to experience significant growth and expansion that requires capable sales management support. “The addition of Garrett Velarde to The Plaza Group team broadens our expertise in the petroleum production and distribution space and significantly strengthens our technical capabilities,” said Velarde.
In addition to his formal training as a petroleum engineer, Velarde brings experience in chemical distribution, as well as offshore drilling and liftboat services to his new position with The Plaza Group. Garrett Velarde most recently served as a management trainee with Hercules Offshore (Houston, TX), where he was responsible for a wide range of field and office operations. He also served as an analyst intern with Brenntag North America.
A 2012 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Velarde holds a bachelor of science in petroleum engineering. He is actively involved in the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. A competitive triathlete and runner, Velarde has completed Sprint, Olympic and Half-Ironman Distance Triathlons, as well as two Marathons.