The newly appointed Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors will lead the organization in becoming more agile and innovative on a global scale.
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, has recently named Kimberly-Joy Harris as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding to Paul Vinik.
Kimberly-Joy Harris has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, with a comprehensive background in asset integrity, sustainability and efficiency. She is also the President and principal energy consultant at LIL Energy Consulting LLC, where she provides strategic guidance, technical expertise and leadership development across the oil, gas, refinery and pipeline industries.
“Taking on this role is both an honor and a responsibility that I accept with a deep commitment to our mission and community. I am grateful to Paul for his leadership and steadfast dedication to AMPP. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the direction of our organization, and I hope to build upon his legacy of integrity and innovation. Together, with the support of our members and volunteers, we will continue to advance our industry's standards and practices,” stated Kimberly-Joy Harris.
Kimberly-Joy Harris holds a master’s degrees in energy transition from the University of Texas at Austin (United States) and organizational leadership from Colorado Christian University (United States). In addition, her career includes roles in corrosion and integrity engineering programs at EnLink and Enbridge, where she led several teams, fostering best practices as well as crafting technical standards and training.
"Kimberly is a long-standing, experienced, and well-respected member of the pipeline industry, whose passion for chapter support and recognition of our volunteers has continually driven our mission forward. Her leadership and expertise are invaluable, particularly when our industry faces significant technological and environmental challenges. I am confident that Kimberly's vision and strategic approach will greatly benefit AMPP and its community,” commented Alan Thomas, CEO of AMPP.