HOUSTON – American Gilsonite Company (AGC) announced the appointment of Craig Mueller as vice president (VP) and chief commercial officer (CCO), effective immediately.

Mueller is responsible for AGC’s commercial strategy, business development, advancement of technologies for customer-focused products and leadership of its worldwide sales team. He will work closely with AGC’s president and chief executive officer (CEO), David G. Gallagher, to develop strategies that continue to drive the company’s long-term commercial success.

Mueller is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with extensive knowledge in oilfield operations, international business relationships, business development and commercial strategy. He joins AGC from Baker Hughes’ executive leadership team, where he most recently served as VP of Sales – ExxonMobil.