Alexis Shackleford is an Executive Account Manager for BASF in the Detroit, Michigan (U.S.) area, where she provides technical and commercial support for FCCUs. She joined BASF’s Refining catalyst division in 2009 and has held a variety of roles, including technology specialist, marketing specialist and technical service engineer. Shackleford has authored many articles in oil and gas publications. Prior to BASF, she worked at Shell Oil Co.’s Deer Park refinery. She earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University, with a minor in biomedical engineering.