Trecora Resources announced that Patrick D. Quarles has been appointed as an independent director to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective September 1, 2018. Mr. Quarles will serve as a member of both the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees and is assuming the Board seat vacated by John R. (Dick) Townsend when Townsend was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing Officer of the Company in May 2018. Mr. Quarles brings over 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry elevating the performance of multiple business units including sales, business management, manufacturing, supply chain and finance through development of world class teams, strategic clarity, analytical rigor, prudent cost control and commercial acumen. Most recently Mr. Quarles served as Executive Vice President and President, Acetyl Chain and Global Supply Management at Celeanese Corporation.