Jeff D. Morris joined Alon USA as President and CEO when the company was acquired by Alon Israel Oil Co. LTD, from Fina, Inc. (FINA) in August of 2000. He provides leadership to the executive team and oversees Alon USA’s businesses, including four petroleum refineries, a network of terminal facilities, branded and unbranded fuel marketing, asphalt marketing and convenience store operations.

Previously, Morris served in several capacities as a vice president with FINA, ultimately becoming responsible for all of FINA’s downstream operations. From 1989-1995, he was refinery manager at the Big Spring Refinery (BSR), where he significantly improved the facility with major capital projects and streamlined operations. At BSR, Morris advanced through various technical and management positions in polymer research licensing, engineering and design from 1974 through 1988. During this time, he developed 10 U.S. and six foreign patents in the field of polymer processing and production. Morris began his career as an engineer-researcher at the Big Spring Refinery, using science and technology to design, develop  and enhance tangible processing operations yielding profitable results.

Morris graduated in 1974 from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He is a Texas Tech Distinguished Engineer and a member of the Academy of Chemical Engineers. In addition to his extensive operational and leadership experience, Morris published an article on polystyrene in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design. He also has written articles in a number of professional journals and trade publications including World Energy and Convenience Store Decisions.  He serves on the boards of Communities in Schools Dallas Region, Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, the Trinity Trust Foundation, and the American Heart Association.