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Mike Wright

Energizer · DISC type I
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CVR Energy, Inc.
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Mike Wright is the Executive Vice President and COO of CVR Energy, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the refining industry. An alumnus of the University of Utah, his expertise spans capital project management and refinery operations. Colleagues frequently describe him as an exceptional leader who exceeds expectations.

He maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Utah, where he earned both his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA. He continues to follow developments and opportunities at the university.

Mike was regarded as the best refinery manager at the Woods Cross refinery for his ability to unite the entire team.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Full Of Energy
Big Picture Person
Enthusiastic

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Refinery Operations
Oversees all operational aspects at CVR Energy, drawing from extensive experience as a refinery manager and various VP-level roles at HollyFrontier Corporation.
Capital Project Management
Previously led CVR's capital projects group, managing the entire lifecycle of major projects from conceptual feasibility and justification to construction execution.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
CVR Energy, Inc.
7-2019 - 2-2022
Vice President of Capital Projects
CVR Energy, Inc.
9-2018 - 7-2019
Sr Consultant
Solomon Associates
1-2016 - 2-2018
Vice President, Crude Supply
HollyFrontier Corporation
4-2013 - 1-2016
Vice President and Refinery Manager
HollyFrontier Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

SEC Exhibit 1049 – Appointment of Michael H. Wright, Jr. as Executive Vice President and COO of CVR Energy, Inc.. Featured in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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CVR Energy, Inc. Announces Appointment of Michael H. Wright as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Featured in Marketscreener
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Education
1988 - 1996
BSME-EMBA
University of Utah
BS in Mechanical Engineer and Executive Master in Business Administration
University of Utah
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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