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C.J. Nord
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With over 30 years of distinguished leadership in the manufacturing sector, C.J. Nord is recognized for her supply chain acumen, visionary thinking, and steadfast commitment to ethical standards.
Throughout her career, C.J. has collaborated with government and private entities to avert major disruptions to the supply chain, and to support public safety. In 2019, C.J.’s personal battle with cancer fueled her drive to make a broader impact, leading her to establish Supply Chains for Good, Protectors of Children and Family Prosperity. Through this innovative platform, she leverages supply chain methodologies to tackle pressing societal issues, driving legislative changes, and fostering impactful initiatives. Notably, C.J. is the architect behind the pioneering “There’s Cash in that Trash” Profit-Driven Circularity program. Beyond her professional endeavors, C.J. exemplifies a deep commitment to education and community empowerment. Her collaboration with VCare Academy to make supply chain education affordable, and available to all demonstrates her dedication to the high school kid, and the hard luck kid. C.J.’s contributions to community service have been recognized with accolades such as the BRAVO award for bravery in community service as Neighborhood Watch Captain, and the “Woman of the Year” honor from the Women’s March Foundation for her efforts against racism. Widely acknowledged for her expertise, C.J. Nord has been featured in esteemed publications including the Los Angeles Times Business section and The Wall Street Journal. And yet, her dog (Maxwell Smart) remains unimpressed. |
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United States Navy
1984 – 1989
1989 – 1990
1990 – 2003
2003 – 2007
2015 – Present
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About Mike Ariza I was born in Fairfield California on October 8, 1965. Raised in Vacaville California graduating from Vacaville High School in June of 1984. In July of 1984 I joined the United States Navy in the delayed entry Nuclear Power program. While in the Navy I obtained the rank of Machinist Mate petty officer 2nd class working in engineering. I left the Navy to hire at the Chevron Richmond Refinery in 1989. At Chevron I qualified as an operator at the North Isomax (hydrocracker) plant. I left Chevron in October of 1990 to work at the Exxon Benicia Refinery. Built in 1969, The Exxon Refinery in Benicia was a pioneer design. To this very day the former Exxon, now Valero refinery has a unique complexity that still makes it the most advanced and efficient refinery in the state of California. After 3 years I went into the Control Room to certify on the “A” complex units. Within 5 years I obtained the highest non-management pay level certification of senior refinery technician. And within the same timeframe I completed qualifications as a Control Board Supervisor for all 8 of the “A” Complex units. As an “A” control Supervisor I was responsible for the safe operation of 8 major refinery units at the same time. These 8 simultaneously operated units are the pioneer design that is unique to Benicia. Very few Refineries are built like this in the entire world. In other locations operators typically operate and control one major refinery unit. In the case of Valero, a Control Board Supervisor controls 8 major units at the same time. When you combine the Hydrogen Generation Unit and the Hydrocracker Unit that I ran down in Bakersfield with the units that I ran at Valero it has given me a complete understanding of how an entire Refinery operates. My experience-based understanding is unique in the refining industry. It is this understanding that has driven me to collaborate with Assemblyman Ellis and Professor Mische in order to deal with the crisis that is already upon us. |
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