Mark W. Lockhart, P.E., is the Process Technology Manager for Burns & McDonnell in the P&I Group in Houston, Texas. He is responsible for all Process Engineering and Technology Applications for the Refining and Petrochemicals sector. Mr. Lockhart has extensive experience in manufacturing, engineering and Technology Licensing in the Refining and Petrochemicals industry. He has held positions as plant process engineer, process design lead for major projects, Manager and V.P. of Process Engineering and Director of Refining and Petrochemical Technologies. Mr. Lockhart holds a B.S. degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and has 35 years of experience in the Refining and Petrochemical industry.