American Fuel And Petrochemical

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1961

Trade association representing petroleum refining, petrochemical manufacturing, and midstream companies

Primary audience
Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Chet Thompson
Website Contact

About Organization

American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers advocates for public policy benefiting members, consumers, and the nation while educating policymakers and the public on the value of refining and petrochemical products. Founded in 1961 and based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with $60.8 million in annual revenue and 78 employees representing the industry that provides fuels and essential petrochemicals.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$60.8M

+60.6% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$43.8M

+11.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$74.5M

+29.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

78

-1.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $60,765,168 $43,761,435 $74,455,649 78
2022 $37,831,699 $39,306,108 $57,392,538 79
2020 $38,860,815 $33,250,652 $51,911,927 72
2019 $55,453,912 $40,893,880 $45,606,846 75

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Fuel And Petrochemical

Advocacy And Policy

Advances policy priorities through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and engagement with decision makers.

Member Services

Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Fuel And Petrochemical.

CT

Chet Thompson

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $4,505,508
JZ

Jaime Zarraby

SVP/Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $581,540
BT

Brian Tatum

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $485,776
GM

Geoff Moody

SVP/Government Relations & Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $438,892
SG

Susan Grissom

VP, Chief Industry Analyst
Full-time
Compensation: $282,792
BG

Brian Groody

Director (From Nov '23)
1 hrs/week
ED

Erwin Dijkman

Director (To Aug '23)
1 hrs/week
GS

Gulay Serhatkulu

Director (From Aug '23)
1 hrs/week
KK

Kevin Kolevar

Director (To Aug '23)
1 hrs/week
LH

Lin Huang

Director (From Jan '23)
1 hrs/week
LC

Luis Cirihal

Director (From Jun '23)
1 hrs/week
MR

Mark Roles

Director (From Sep '23)
1 hrs/week
MW

Mark Wescott

Director (To Aug '23)
1 hrs/week
MK

Mary Kurian

Director (To Aug '23)
1 hrs/week
MS

Michael Simmons

Director (From Jul '23)
1 hrs/week
NM

Niall McConville

Director (To Jan '23)
1 hrs/week
RC

Raphael Crawford

Director (To Jul '23)
1 hrs/week
RH

Rb Herrscher

Director (From Feb '23)
1 hrs/week
RM

Richard Moskowitz

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $543,842
LS

Lara Swett

VP Safety & Technical Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $361,424
DT

Donald Thoren

VP State & Local Outreach
Full-time
Compensation: $290,710
RB

Robert Benedict

VP Petrochemicals & Midstream
Full-time
Compensation: $278,632
JK

Julia Kramer

VP Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $269,587
BC

Brian Canfield

Executive Committee Office (From Feb '23)
2 hrs/week
BC

Bruce Chinn

Executive Committee Office (To Feb '23)
2 hrs/week
CC

Chris Cavote

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
JR

Jeffrey Rinker

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
JW

Jeffrey Warmann

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
JG

Joseph Gorder

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
KF

Kim Foley

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
ML

Mark Lashier

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
ML

Matt Lucey

Executive Committee Office (From Aug '23)
2 hrs/week
MC

Michael Coyle

Executive Committee Office (To Jun '23)
2 hrs/week
MJ

Michael Jennings

Executive Committee Office (To Apr '23)
2 hrs/week
MN

Michael Nagle

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
NH

Neil Hansen

Executive Committee Office
2 hrs/week
RH

Robert Herman

Executive Committee Office (To Aug '23)
2 hrs/week
ST

Stephen Toups

Associate Member Liaison
2 hrs/week
TJ

Thomas J Nimbley

Executive Committee Office (To Aug '23)
2 hrs/week
TG

Timothy Go

Executive Committee Office (From Apr '23)
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1961

Organization Founded

1961

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Alastair Port Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Albert Chao Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brad Barron Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Brad Crocker Director 1.00 hrs/week
BZ
Brian Zolkos Director 1.00 hrs/week
BG
Bryan Glover Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Chris Hocher Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Chuck Hirsch Director 1.00 hrs/week
DC
David Coleman Director 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Dennis Garbarino Director 1.00 hrs/week
EJ
Edward J Dineen Director 1.00 hrs/week
FM
Francis Murphy Director 1.00 hrs/week
FC
Frank Chris D'anna Director 1.00 hrs/week
GH
Guy Hackwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
James Rhame Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jason S Duncan Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jeff Ramsey Past Chair 2.00 hrs/week
JD
Jerry Dunn Director 1.00 hrs/week
JT
John Traeger Director 1.00 hrs/week
JI
Joseph Israel Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Keith Chiasson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Keith Cleason Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Ken Mounger Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kevin M Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
LP
Lance Puckett Director 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Lane Riggs Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Matthew Smorch Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Swanson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mike Hennigan Chair 2.00 hrs/week
NA
Neil Ackerman Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Richard Creamer Director 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Richard Rennard Director 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Robert Beadle Director 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Ross Reucassel Director 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Thomas Myers Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Thomas Petti Director 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Timothy Aydt Director 1.00 hrs/week
TY
Tom Yura Director 1.00 hrs/week
WP
William Parker Director 1.00 hrs/week
WC
Willie Chiang Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$9.0M

Highest Paid

$5.0M

Chet Thompson

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Chet Thompson President & CEO $4,505,508 $462,079 $4,967,587 40
Jaime Zarraby SVP/Communications $581,540 $47,209 $628,749 40
Richard Moskowitz General Counsel $543,842 $56,804 $600,646 40
Brian Tatum CFO $485,776 $77,370 $563,146 40
Geoff Moody SVP/Government Relations & Policy $438,892 $76,520 $515,412 40
Lara Swett VP Safety & Technical Programs $361,424 $39,529 $400,953 40
Robert Benedict VP Petrochemicals & Midstream $278,632 $56,931 $335,563 40
Susan Grissom VP, Chief Industry Analyst $282,792 $51,321 $334,113 40
Donald Thoren VP State & Local Outreach $290,710 $35,412 $326,122 40
Julia Kramer VP Human Resources $269,587 $39,701 $309,288 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$553K Grants Given
20 Organizations

Top Grantees

20 total
AE
American Energy Alliance WASHINGTON, DC
$200K
NJ
New Jersey Business & Industry Association TRENTON, NJ
$50K
AC
American Council For Capital Formation WASHINGTON, DC
$45K
CB
Congressional Black Caucus Institute WASHINGTON, DC
$30K
TC
The Chemical Educational Foundation ARLINGTON, VA
$25K
SS
Southern States Energy Board NORCROSS, GA
$22K
TJ
Thomas Jefferson Institute For Public Policy ALEXANDRIA, VA
$20K
AA
American Association Of Blacks In Energy WASHINGTON, DC
$15K
CE
Consumer Energy Alliance HOUSTON, TX
$15K
NB
National Black Caucus Of State Legislators WASHINGTON, DC
$15K
+10 more grantees
American Energy Alliance New Jersey Business & Industry Association American Council For Capital Formation Congressional Black Caucus Institute The Chemical Educational Foundation Southern States Energy Board Thomas Jefferson Institute For Public Policy American Association Of Blacks In Energy Consumer Energy Alliance National Black Caucus Of State Legislators Nscl Foundation For State Legislatures State Policy Network The Council Of State Governments Western Governors Association American Legislative Exchange Council Center For Military Recruitment Assessment And Veterans Employment National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators Women's Energy Network Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Center For Legislative Energy & Environmental Research
American Energy Alliance New Jersey Business & Industry Association American Council For Capital Formation Congressional Black Caucus Institute The Chemical Educational Foundation Southern States Energy Board Thomas Jefferson Institute For Public Policy American Association Of Blacks In Energy Consumer Energy Alliance National Black Caucus Of State Legislators Nscl Foundation For State Legislatures State Policy Network The Council Of State Governments Western Governors Association American Legislative Exchange Council Center For Military Recruitment Assessment And Veterans Employment National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators Women's Energy Network Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Center For Legislative Energy & Environmental Research

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
6 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

American Fuel And Petrochemical Manufacturers
5 filings
Self
American Fuel And Petrochemical Manufacturers (Afpm)
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Fuel And Petrochemical

Phone

(202) 457-0480

Social

Visit Website
1800 M Street NW 900n Washington, DC 20036