Michele McNichol
ceo + cofounder
Michele McNichol is the chief executive officer of Arion Blue LLC and is one of the co-founders of the company. Forming the company just over two years ago, she leads a fast-growing team who provides project services including engineering and design, project management, procurement and construction support to the energy industry.
Michele’s passion is creating a culture where people are most important and collaborate to create and innovate as a team. She is always striving for ways to improve efficiency and add value to the services and products Arion creates.
Michele previously served as CEO of Wood Americas PLC. She held multiple positions during her 16 years at Wood, from Project Engineer, Project Manager, Offshore Business Unit President, and Executive Vice President before serving as CEO. Prior to Wood, Michele also worked at ABB Lummus for 12 years and Amoco Production Company for 3 years. She currently serves on the board of ECC, the Association for the Capital Projects Engineering & Construction Community.
Michele holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University (Class of 1986) and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas. She stays connected to the university as a member of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and the newly formed Aggie Women Engineers Network.
Michele serves the community through her ongoing board of director memberships on American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer - Gulf Coast Chapter (founding member and Chair for three years), Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas (Executive Committee and Board member), Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council and National Charity League – Katy Chapter serving as Treasurer for two years. Michele has three children - one son and two daughters.
