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William Pate
Director/Board Member at
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 33 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
William C.
Pate is President & Chief Executive Officer at U.S.
Oil & Refining Co. since 2018.
He is a Director at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since 2014, at Covanta Energy Corp.
since 1999, and at Resources for the Future, Inc. Former roles include Chairman at Home Products International, Inc., Director at Tribune Media Co., CNA Surety Corp., Hanover Compressor Co. (2007), Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2008-2011), Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. (1999-2007), Archrock, Inc. (2007-2011), Ardent Health Services LLC, American Commercial Lines, Inc., Wapiti Oil & Gas LLC, and Reworld Holding Corp.
(2011-2016).
Other former positions include Managing Director at European & Global Investments Ltd., Financial Analyst at First Boston Corp., Associate at Blackstone Corporate Private Equity, and Chief Investment Officer at Equity International Management LLC (1994-2013).
Education includes a graduate degree from The University of Chicago Law School in 1993 and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 410,110 ( 0.82% ) | 33 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
William Pate active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-11 |
Resources for the Future, Inc.
 Resources for the Future, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Improves environmental and natural resource policymaking | Director/Board Member | - |
Covanta Energy Corp.
 Covanta Energy Corp. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Provides energy from waste and power generation projects | Director/Board Member | 1998-12-31 |
U.S. Oil & Refining Co.
 U.S. Oil & Refining Co. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Engages in the production and supply petroleum products | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-09-30 |
Former positions of William Pate
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-04 |
| ARCHROCK, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-04-29 |
Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes pulsatile drug products | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-01 |
Hanover Compressor Co.
 Hanover Compressor Co. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides natural gas compression, maintenance and equipment rental services | Director/Board Member | 2007-08-21 |
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc.
 Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures over-the-counter remedies for respiratory ailments | Director/Board Member | 2007-03-31 |
Training of William Pate
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
69
1st degree connections
21
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
 Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Owns and operates energy and infrastructure businesses | Energy Minerals |
First Boston Corp.
 First Boston Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as real estate investment trusts | Finance |
Covanta Energy Corp.
Covanta Energy Corp. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Provides energy from waste and power generation projects | Utilities |
Tribune Media Co.
 Tribune Media Co. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a television and media company | Consumer Services |
Home Products International, Inc.
 Home Products International, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Markets and manufactures household consumer products | Producer Manufacturing |
CNA Surety Corp.
 CNA Surety Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides small contract and commercial surety and fidelity bond insurance products | Finance |
Hanover Compressor Co.
Hanover Compressor Co. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides natural gas compression, maintenance and equipment rental services | Industrial Services |
Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes pulsatile drug products | Health Technology |
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc.
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures over-the-counter remedies for respiratory ailments | Health Technology |
Archrock, Inc.
 Archrock, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Manufactures equipment for oil and natural gas production, processing and transportation | Industrial Services |
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
 Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate invests in middle market companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ardent Health Services LLC
 Ardent Health Services LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates acute-care hospitals and other medical facilities | Health Services |
European & Global Investments Ltd.
 European & Global Investments Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides fund administration services | Finance |
American Commercial Lines, Inc.
 American Commercial Lines, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Provides marine transportation services | Transportation |
Equity Group Investments LLC
 Equity Group Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Equity International invests in public or private companies located across the globe primarily in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of real estate, infrastructure and innovative solutions within the housing sector. It provides equity and debt financing for buyout stage capital requirements. It acquires minority interests. | Finance |
Reworld Holding Corp.
 Reworld Holding Corp. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides waste management solutions | Industrial Services |
Resources for the Future, Inc.
Resources for the Future, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Improves environmental and natural resource policymaking | Commercial Services |
U.S. Oil & Refining Co.
U.S. Oil & Refining Co. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Engages in the production and supply petroleum products | Energy Minerals |
Wapiti Oil & Gas LLC
 Wapiti Oil & Gas LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Energy Minerals |
The University of Chicago Law School
 The University of Chicago Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard College
 Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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