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Joseph A. Blount, Jr.

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Board Member at Flowchem
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Joseph A. Blount, Jr. is a respected executive in the energy sector, best known for his transformative tenure as President and CEO of Colonial Pipeline Company. A graduate of Virginia Tech and Harvard Business School, he has driven modernization, safety, and cybersecurity initiatives throughout his extensive career.

He has a demonstrated interest in supporting community causes, particularly those that advocate for individuals with disabilities. He has also participated in a CARE Learning Tour, a program designed to motivate leaders to address global challenges. He and his wife are also patrons of the arts at Virginia Tech.

During the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, he made the difficult decision to pay the ransom, stating he put the interests of the country first.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Critical Infrastructure
As former CEO of Colonial Pipeline, he has been a prominent advocate for collaboration between private industry and government to protect and modernize critical national infrastructure.
Cybersecurity Resilience
He led Colonial Pipeline through a major ransomware attack, testifying before the U.S. Senate about the event and the need for improved cyber defenses for essential resources.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Board Member
Flowchem
10-2017 - 12-2022
President & CEO - Retired
Colonial Pipeline Company
4-2013 - 6-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Century Midstream LLC
7-2011 - 12-2012
President & COO NiSource Midstream & Minerals Group, LLC
NiSource
9-2006 - 2-2010
President & COO
Genesis Energy, L.P.
In the press

Media appearances

Flowchem Strengthens Leadership Team, Appointing COO, Technology Team, and Board of Senior Industry Experts. Featured in Business Wire
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Education
1998 - 1998
Graduate of PMD 73 (Executive MBA)
Harvard Business School
1978 - 1982
BS
Virginia Tech
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