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After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 “FROG” was held at Beaver Creek golf course in Zachary, LA on October 10th and October 13th. The tournament featured close to sixty golfers vying for the title of “King Frog.” The staff at Beaver Creek did an outstanding job hosting the tournament.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TOURNAMENT • The title of “King Frog” was once again captured by Johnny Hernandez. Johnny bested the field by shooting a nice score of 75. • Rob Kieferle, Val Saurage, and Devin Rodosta were able to capture 1st place in their respective flights. • This year’s tournament features a first-ever Senior Flight. Retiree Lane Savoy claimed 1st place in the Senior Flight. • Retirees were well represented in the final results with Chris Prejean, and Rob Moore claiming 2nd place in their respective flights.

Two Awarded R.E.A.L. Scholarship Awards at RPCC Awards Extended to non-traditional students attending River Parish Community College.

Rubicon awarded two River Parishes Community College students with a Rubicon REAL scholarship award. The two winners were Ashley Landry and Erin Valentine. These individuals have proven themselves dedicated to their college careers despite having to work full-time or nearly full-time to support themselves and their families. 

Ashely Landry and Erin Valentine are both Process Technology students at the Luling, Louisiana campus. Rubicon REAL (Rubicon Empowering Adult Learning) Awards are awarded to assist students with educational expenses while working. 

These scholarships are merit-based and primarily focused on adult learners, typically considered non-traditional, who desire to continue their education. The REAL Awards give back to those who show dedication to continuing their education.

“River Parishes Community College and the RPCC Foundation are incredibly proud to have Rubicon as a partner. The Rubicon REAL scholarships are an innovative way to make dreams available to the working adults in our community. Together we are changing lives through education and employment opportunities.” — Lillie Murphy, RPCC Development

For more information or how to apply, visit the RPCC financial aid office for more information regarding this scholarship award.

35 Years: 

David Berthelot and Anthony Swan

30 Years:

Neal Grob, John Kennedy, Brian Maiocchi, Jason Melancon, Lance Schexnaydre and Kenneth Vampran

25 Years:

James Allbright Clyde Arnold Mark Bourque Louis Franklin, Andrew Lilly, Luis Murillo, Jon Schmidt and Jay Theriot

20 Years:

John Aubert, Kelly Bordelon, Rose Brown, Don Delatte, Gerald Fitzgerald, Todd Guedry, Phillip Kerr, Tammy Melancon and Valecia Murphy

15 Years:

Kevin Black, Scott Donaldson, Chad Gladden, Caleb Heath, Stephen Lejeune, Kyle R. Martinez, Robert Reddix, Thomas Sevario, Quinn Templet, Brian Tureau and Gerald Zeller

10 Years:

Cole Babin, Margaret Bergeron, Clifford Claiborne, Stephanie Gautreaux, Stanley Johnson, Michael Landry and Ryan Langley

5 Years:

Marcus Bailey, Brant Balado, Troy Bass, Brad Battaglia, John Boudreaux, Natalie Brassard, Adam Brown, Brandon Brown, Nicholas Casemore, Anthony Centanni, Corey Clebert, Russell Evans, Kevin Grant, Isaac Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Larry Hayes, Dwayne Hebert, Christopher Higginbotham, Ryan Housley,  Jesse Jubin, Neil Landry, Thomas Martinez-Servantez, Evan Pellegrin, Tony Raffray, Adam Revette, Branson Rivett, Cameron Rozier, William Rudisill, Danaray Sampson, Kari Stiles,  Eric Swan, Paul Uitto, Jacob Watson, Timothy White, Hope Whittington and Frederick Wolsefer

What is your favorite thing about working at Rubicon? 

The friendly cooperation is what makes Rubicon so special. 

Name one thing you love about your job. 

Completing solutions to tough problems, and marking it finished! 

Do you have a nickname on site? 

Kerr Dog maybe? There are probably others. 

What are your top three life highlights? 

Confirmation. Marriage. My two sons. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

Workouts, various projects (house/boat/auto/ lawn/etc.), hopefully sleep. 

What’s one thing on your bucket list? 

Invent something useful. 

Name 3 things you can’t live without. 

God first. Family is a strong second. Coffee. 

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring? 

A RO unit, fishing tackle and my wife. 

What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? 

I’m allergic to TV.

What is your position at Rubicon, and how long have you worked here? 

Production Statistician, 1.5 years. 

What is your favorite thing about working at Rubicon?

The employee-focused culture.

Name one thing you love about your job. 

This is a position that is always evolving, so there are constantly new things for me to learn. 

Do you have a nickname on site? 

No.

What are your top three life highlights? 

My marriage of 21 years, and my two children. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

Yoga, Cooking, Spending time with family and friends. 

What’s one thing on your bucket list? 

To put in a pool and outside kitchen at my house. 

Name 3 things you can’t live without. 

Family, Coffee, Music. 

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?

Coffee, yoga mat, satellite phone. 

What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? 

I’m a vegetarian.

Tressa Fuller joined Rubicon on January 3rd as HR Manager and will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Tressa brings to Rubicon nearly 20 years of HR Leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Talent Developer for TotalEnergies in Carville, LA since 2019. Prior to her tenure at TotalEnergies, Tressa served in various HR Leadership roles for The Shaw Group in Baton Rouge and CSRS Engineering in Baton Rouge.

Tressa joins our organization with broad experience in Talent Acquisition, Coaching and Leadership Development, Organizational Performance, and Strategic Workforce Planning.

Tressa received her Bachelor’s degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge.

Welcome to the Rubicon Family!

2022 marks another successful year for the Annual Rubicon Golf Tournament benefiting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. 

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Rubicon hosted an appreciation luncheon that was catered by Roberto’s as a token of appreciation to the volunteers who contribute to this wonderful event. Several of Mary Bird Perkins staff members attended, such as Todd Stevens, President and CEO, Danielle Mack, VP Chief Development Officer and Chrissy Dupuy, Senior Director of Community Philanthropy and Engagement. They expressed their utmost gratitude and appreciation to the volunteers.

Committee Members: Sherrie Kinamore, Valerie Allbritton, Rory Mumphrey, Jody Rasch, Marty Fitzgerald, Laurie Holden and Wade Patrick.

The “Near Neighbor Luncheon” was held on August 2nd at the Geismar Site. This annual event is held two times a year, usually in the spring and fall. Local nonprofit organizations join members of the Rubicon team for lunch to discuss upcoming community projects and how Rubicon can aid with their efforts. 

One such organization is the Helping Hands of Ascension. The agency, located in Gonzales, was founded in 2005 and is a well-known local charity that supports seniors in our community in addition to local children’s education. 

The relationship over the years between Rubicon and local nonprofit organizations has blossomed from being merely partners in the community into a close friendship. At Rubicon, we recognize cultivating relationships within our community provides a solid foundation for our future and the future of our community.

The completion of the MDI splitter project was celebrated on Wednesday, July 13 at the Geismar facility. Huntsman Chairman, President and CEO, Peter Huntsman hosted the event. The Attorney General of Louisiana Jeff Landry, local officials, key customers, suppliers, members of Huntsman’s senior leadership team and Geismar employees also attended.

Speaking at the event, Jan Buberl, Polyurethanes’ Vice President for the Americas region said, “Our new splitter bridges the gap between our upstream MDI manufacturing assets and the downstream needs of our customers—both domestic and international. Our mission is to deliver what our customers need to help them innovate and grow. This investment strengthens our ability to meet, and exceed, those expectations.”

Mark Dearman, Site Leader at Geismar, recognizes the hard work of the many people associated with the project. “Our thanks go to our construction partners, suppliers and every associate and contractor involved in the new splitter,” he said. “Even without factoring in the additional health and safety measures we needed to put in place for COVID, and the extreme weather events such as Hurricane Ida, the construction of a new splitter is a major undertaking.” The project was completed on time and incident free, demonstrating Huntsman’s focus and commitment to safe working practices.