Our People: Lora Collins, Woman of Asphalt

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Lora Collins, Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director for Marathon Petroleum, has been appointed to the board of Women of Asphalt. This is a coalition aimed at inspiring women in the asphalt industry. Collins, a science enthusiast with a B.S. in Chemistry from Ohio Northern University, has had a notable career trajectory. Starting at Pfizer and Procter & Gamble in research roles, she transitioned to Marathon Petroleum in 2007. There, she climbed the ranks through various marketing and management positions before taking on her current role. Marathon Petroleum, the largest asphalt producer in the U.S., markets over 130 asphalt products from seven refineries and operates a comprehensive asphalt system with 27 terminals nationwide. Collins is passionate about advancing asphalt technology and the role of women in the industry, serving on the boards of both the Women of Asphalt and the Asphalt Institute, and chairing the Asphalt Institute Foundation.

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• Lora Collins appointed to the board of Women of Asphalt, enhancing leadership opportunities for women in the industry.
• Marathon Petroleum is the largest asphalt producer in the U.S., marketing over 130 asphalt products.
• The company operates a fully integrated asphalt system with 27 terminals nationwide.
• Collins' diverse experience and leadership roles suggest strong expertise in asphalt production and marketing.

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• No specific financial data provided in the PR to assess the company's recent performance.
• The announcement lacks concrete business developments or financial projections that might impact shareholders.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / Lora Collins is the Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director for Marathon Petroleum. She was recently named to the board of Women of Asphalt, a coalition to lead and inspire women in the asphalt industry. She's eager to take on a broader role in the asphalt industry, connecting with women across the field.

Starting her career in science

Collins graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Ohio Northern University in 1991. She worked in research chemistry roles at Pfizer and Procter & Gamble for 16 years.

"I love data and technology," said Collins. "I love to understand the full process of how things work. My initial career as a chemist was driven by my curiosity, love of data, and excitement for my research to potentially advance science and impact others."

After many years as a research chemist, her career hit a crossroads. Her job was eliminated, and she chose to leverage her research and science experience for a different opportunity.

"Halfway through my working career, I literally started a new career," said Collins. "My natural curiosity and love for learning something new every day really helped me."

Working for Marathon Petroleum

In 2007, she joined Marathon Petroleum as a propane product manager. Collins has continued to work in various roles in the Marketing organization including brand district sales manager, asphalt technology manager, diesel pricing manager, coordinating staff manager, and wholesale marketing region manager. In October 2017, she began an assignment as asphalt region manager that expanded into her current role as asphalt value chain senior director.

"My natural curiosity and love for learning something new every day really helped me."

"I'm excited every day to be part of a team that advances knowledge of asphalt production, blending, technology and application," said Collins. "Working in the asphalt industry is rewarding as Marathon supplies high quality asphalt binder for our customers to construct asphalt pavements critical to U.S. infrastructure and economy."

Marathon Petroleum is the largest asphalt producer in the U.S. and markets over 130 asphalt products from seven refineries. The company operates a fully integrated asphalt system that uses a mix of transportation methods and a network of 27 terminals across the country to safely store the asphalt for customers to access.

"I'm passionate about our work at Marathon," said Collins. "Most people don't know that 94% of all roads in the U.S. are paved with asphalt. Marathon is the largest U.S. producer of the asphalt binder, which is 5% of the pavement mixture. And asphalt is the most recycled product in the world."

As her experience deepened, Collins became more involved with the asphalt industry. She currently serves on the boards of directors for Women of Asphalt and the Asphalt Institute Collins is also a chairperson for the Asphalt Institute Foundation.

"I'm so thankful for the opportunities I have been given," said Collins. "I strive to continue learning and growing to support and develop future leaders at the company and champion expertise in the asphalt business."

Lora Collins, Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director

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FAQ

Who is Lora Collins?

Lora Collins is the Asphalt Value Chain Senior Director for Marathon Petroleum and a board member of Women of Asphalt.

What role did Lora Collins recently acquire?

Lora Collins was appointed to the board of Women of Asphalt.

What is Lora Collins' educational background?

Lora Collins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Ohio Northern University.

What companies has Lora Collins previously worked for?

Lora Collins has worked for Pfizer and Procter & Gamble in research chemistry roles.

When did Lora Collins join Marathon Petroleum?

Lora Collins joined Marathon Petroleum in 2007.

What is Marathon Petroleum's role in the asphalt industry?

Marathon Petroleum is the largest asphalt producer in the U.S., marketing over 130 asphalt products.

What are Marathon Petroleum's asphalt operations like?

Marathon Petroleum operates a fully integrated asphalt system with 27 terminals across the U.S.

What boards does Lora Collins serve on?

Lora Collins serves on the boards of Women of Asphalt and the Asphalt Institute, and is a chairperson for the Asphalt Institute Foundation.