Nicole McGlone-Santistevan
Nicole McGlone-Santistevan, vice president of operations - industrial petrochemicals for the BASF Corporation, is named a 2016 Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead award honoree by the Manufacturing Institute. The national honor recognizes outstanding women who demonstrate excellence and leadership in their careers and represents all levels of the manufacturing industry, according to BASF. The fourth annual awards honored 100 women in manufacturing from across the country along with 30 more under the age of 30 who achieved unique accomplishments early in their careers.McGlone-Santistevan has more than 25 years of experience in chemical manufacturing roles from research to production and manufacturing management. She was the manufacturing representative for the startup of the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate plant in Freeport and later was the project leader in Germany. She led the development of two technology patents related to the optimization of the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and butyl acrylate plants, according to the company.
McGlone-Santistevan serves on the board of directors of the Brazosport Chamber of Commerce and is active with the United Way and other local charitable organizations. She supports local programs that inspire girls to pursue their interests in science and technology. McGlone-Santistevan serves as the executive sponsor for Women in Business for BASF in Freeport.
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