Mr. O’Neil currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Marine Transportation Group at Kirby Corp., the leading domestic tank barge operator in the U.S. providing marine transportation services to petroleum, chemical, and crude customers. A seasoned and well respected executive, Mr. O’Neil will bring his deep industry knowledge, as well as his experience operating and building companies to Pin Oak’s Board.

“Christian’s industry knowledge and experience along with his customer relationships are tremendous complements to the board. His liquids logistics business expertise will be a tremendous asset for Pin Oak as we continue to grow,” said Mike Reed, CEO of Pin Oak. “We are excited to be working closely with Christian and have an enormous amount of respect for him personally, professionally, and what he has helped build at Kirby.”

“Pin Oak is building a growing and sustainable terminal logistics business throughout North America and its Louisiana asset, Pin Oak Terminals, will be one of the top independent destinations for customers once construction is completed by the middle of next year,” said Mr. O’Neil. “Based on what I see in the industry there is little doubt that Pin Oak Terminals will be the premier transportation hub on the Lower Mississippi River for liquid petroleum and chemical customers. I am excited to be a part of this experienced midstream management team and lend my industry experience to support all aspects of the business.”