Meet Matthew Drake: A Blend of Expertise and Vision
Matthew Drake comes to Entara after having served as the Director of Projects at Crossbridge Energy. There, he helped establish its third-party O&M program, helping independent developers launch their ventures in advanced biofuels, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels.
Before Crossbridge, Drake began his career at ExxonMobil at its Baton Rouge and Baytown sites serving in various roles focused on plant reliability, incremental economics, capital projects, and new commercial launches. Later he demonstrated his prowess in business development and technical sales, serving as a Senior Manager for Global Business Development at KBR, Inc. and as a Global Marketing Manager Nalco, where he led initiatives in syngas licensing in Europe and global automation strategy in downstream refining and chemicals operations.
Drake has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University and an MBA from Louisiana State University.
Entara is poised for a new chapter of growth and excellence with Matthew Drake on board, reinforcing our mission to deliver exceptional O&M solutions in the refining and alternative fuel industry.