Tenured Employee Spotlight: Sandi Privett

Years of Service: 35

Title: Director of Sales Operations and Risk Management

Sandi Privett’s career at Rinchem reflects both longevity and adaptability. What began with an accounting position listed in the local newspaper turned into a long and meaningful career. Over the years, she has held a wide range of roles, including Accounting Manager, Controller, Director of Administrative Services and Information Technology, and Director of FP&A.

Sandi’s journey speaks to her versatility and the level of trust she has built across the organization over the past 35 years.

Over the course of her career, Sandi has supported Rinchem through periods of growth, increasing complexity, and organizational change. Her roles have evolved alongside the business, requiring adaptability, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on doing the work carefully and responsibly.

Throughout her time at Rinchem, she has taken on roles that required a high level of trust, accountability, and attention to detail, often working behind the scenes to ensure stability and continuity as the organization evolved.

Her advice to anyone starting a career in chemical logistics is simple: be safe and stick to your core values. She also notes that the work comes with twists and turns - ups and downs - but it’s never boring.

One of the biggest lessons Sandi says she will carry with her is this: choose work you love and a company that shares your values. When those two align, the years fly by.

That insight captures much of what her story represents. Sandi’s career reflects not only professional growth, but also a deep connection to the values and culture that have kept her engaged over the years. It is a reminder that long‑term careers are built on more than titles - they are built on trust, purpose, and alignment.

Q: Hidden talent or unexpected hobby?
A: Sandi loves to bake and cook, and by all accounts, she is pretty good at both. Her unexpected hobby? Karaoke - which she jokes is definitely not a talent.

Q: Favorite way to unwind after a long day?
A: Time in the kitchen, whether that means baking, cooking, or enjoying a lighter moment through karaoke.

Q: Song that gets you through a long day?
A: A blend of pop and rock from the 1970s through today.

Q: Best local food near your site?
A: Working from home in Amarillo, Sandi says her favorite fine‑dining spot is The Metropolitan.