MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Kevin W. Zinke

Meet Kevin W. Zinke, a 1995 Illinois Chemical Engineering graduate who moved to Houston immediately after graduation to begin his career with OxyChem. More than 30 years later, Kevin remains deeply connected to both Houston and the Illini while continuing his career as a senior technical leader in the refining, petrochemical, and polymers industries.

• Hometown: Mendota, IL
• Campus: UIUC
• Illinois Degree & Major: BS, Chemical Engineering
• Year of Illinois graduation: 1995
• Favorite UI Memory: Tailgating with family on game day
• Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad
• Favorite Illini Athlete: Robert Holcombe, running back
• Favorite Class at Illinois: Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Favorite UIUC Bar/Restaurant: Fat City Saloon
• Moved to Houston: 1995
• What Brought You to Houston: Campus recruiting by OxyChem
• Favorite Things About Houston: Not having to shovel snow anymore
• Favorite Places in Houston: Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park)
• Occupation: Senior Consultant and Account Manager
• Something Special About Me: I’m a senior technical leader with more than 30 years of experience across refining, petrochemicals, and polymers. I recently started another phase of my career with EPC Project Services.
• How to Get in Contact: EPC Project Services, LinkedIn or E-Mail

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