Chevron’s Shawn Whitacre Selected as New Chairman of the ASTM Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Classification Panel
September 02 2015 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Appointment reinforces Chevron’s commitment to
industry consensus
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, today
announced that Senior Staff Engineer Shawn Whitacre has been
selected as the new chairman of the ASTM Heavy-Duty Engine Oil
Classification Panel (HDEOCP). Shawn replaces the outgoing
chairman, Chevron Consulting Scientist Jim McGeehan, who has led
the panel since 1987. Shawn will help to lead development of the
upcoming Proposed Category 11 (PC-11) and provide guidance as the
heavy duty motor oil category continues to evolve.
“Shawn brings technical expertise form Chevron along with the
perspective and expertise of working in fluids for an engine
manufacturer at Cummins,” said Brian Stripling, General Manager of
Brand, Technology and OEM, Chevron Lubricants. “His expertise will
be key to generating the industry consensus that the industry must
reach to continue moving forward. Jim McGeehan was instrumental in
moving HDMO stakeholders to consensus over his 28-year term, and we
believe Shawn’s experience will help carry on this precedence.”
Shawn has been involved with the ASTM HDEOCP since 1996, and has
helped to develop five categories dating back to API CH-4. Chevron
recently named Shawn as Jim McGeehan’s direct replacement when the
longtime industry leader retired in June 2015. At Chevron, Shawn is
primarily responsible for product formulation of the Delo® Brand of
Heavy Duty Engine Oils, and is the lead formulator responsible for
development of Chevron’s PC-11 product line upgrade.
Shawn’s career spans nearly 20 years focused exclusively on
research and engineering dealing with heavy-duty engine lubricants,
fuels, and materials. Before joining Chevron in 2013, he spent 12
years leading global fluids and materials engineering activities
for Cummins. He also spent five years conducting lubricant, fuel,
and emission research for the Department of Energy’s National
Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO.
“While the ASTM develops categories for the North American
market, these categories influence the global HDMO market,” said
Shawn. “Jim has enjoyed an admirable career and I am honored to
assume his responsibilities at the ASTM and at Chevron.”
Previously, Chevron consulting scientist Jim McGeehan had been
Chairman of the ASTM HDEOCP, and had led the team responsible for
establishing progressively improved HDMO categories that helped
increase engine durability and reduce emissions. He successfully
led the introduction of seven categories from API CE through API
CJ-4.
About Chevron Products CompanyChevron Products Company is
a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron
Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA. A full line
of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this
organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo® and Havoline
Xpress Lube®. Chevron Intellectual Property LLC owns patented
technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation base oil
technology and coolants.
For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com
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