Joseph M. Thorp is an Engineering Specialist within the Technical Services Department of Aramco Services Company (ASC), in Houston, Texas. He has provided technical support for Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) projects in Europe and North America, along with supporting field activities during interim assignments in Saudi Arabia as part of the Consulting Services Department. Mr. Thorp is Saudi Aramco's designated representative to the American Petroleum Institute Subcommittee on Mechanical Equipment that includes Vice Chairmanship of API 610 (Centrifugal Pump) and Chairmanship of API 682 (Seals). He is the API mechanical equipment representative to the International Standards Coordinating Committee who interfaces with ISO, headquartered in Europe. Prior to joining ASC, he worked with Phillips Petroleum Company.

Mr. Thorp holds a B.S. degree (Mechanical Engineering) from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Mr. Thorp is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.