[2] He has been a board member of Westlake Chemical Partners (2014–2016)[3][1] and Phillips 66 Partners LP (2013–2016)[4][1] Gary Kramer Adams earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management at the University of Arkansas.

[5] Adams worked at Union Carbide as a head of purchasing and distribution, from 1975 to 1990.

He served as IHS Markit's chief chemical advisor from 2011 – April 1, 2017.

[4][5][6] Adams' work has tended to focus on global sourcing and transportation issues relating to hydrocarbon-based products.

[4][5][6] Adams became a board member of the Arabian American Development Company (which later became Trecora Resources) as of 2012.