Our Team
CRAIG MUELLER
President and Chief Executive Officer
Before joining American Gilsonite Company, Craig garnered more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. During this time, he amassed substantial domestic and international experience in oilfield operations management, business development and commercial strategy. In his tenure at Baker Hughes, Craig held several executive leadership positions and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.
Craig’s journey reflects a relentless commitment to excellence, strategically navigating the complexities of the industry and contributing significantly to organizational achievements.
STEVE GRANDA
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Steve is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of diverse experience in the energy sectors, utilities, mining, oilfield services and public accounting – both domestically and internationally. He has a proven track record in downstream, midstream and upstream energy. Having served as VP & CFO for a private equity-backed mining company, Steve brings extensive expertise to his role.
He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Texas A&M University and is a licensed CPA. Known for his strategic financial acumen, Steve continues to be a respected figure in finance and business leadership.
CRAIG BROWN
General Manager
With over a decade of expertise in the mining sector, Craig brings a wealth of experience to his role. His proficiency spans production planning and execution, project and capital management, and he has demonstrated effective leadership throughout his distinguished professional and military career. Prior to joining American Gilsonite Company, he held significant production and engineering management positions at Genesis Alkali, Arch Coal and Wolverine Energy.
A United States Army veteran, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Utah. He is also a Certified Professional Engineer and furthered his education by obtaining an Executive MBA from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.