VISIONS Magazine (December 2025 Edition)

SUMICAST EPISODE: Operational Excellence in Domestic OCTG with RON FREEMAN

   

 

Join Stephen Pitalo from Sumitomo Corporation of America’s Corporate Communications Department in this episode of SUMICAST as he speaks with Ron Freeman, Senior Director of Operational Excellence for Domestic OCTG. Ron reflects on his 26-year career with Sumitomo, beginning with his upbringing in South Louisiana and his early exposure to the oil and gas industry, through his education in chemical engineering, and into a professional journey shaped by operations, supply chain management, and long-term partnership building.

Drawing on leadership roles across the tubular business—including global supply chain initiatives and operational support in Alaska—Ron discusses how these experiences gave him a comprehensive, end-to-end view of the OCTG business. He shares insight into his current focus on operational and compliance excellence, including the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of business processes that support quality, reliability, and trust across domestic OCTG operations.

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