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Par Pacific names Valero's Jerry Stumbo EVP Refining & Logistics; Richard Creamer to retire April 1, 2027
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.
- Jerry Stumbo joined as Executive Vice President, Refining and Logistics effective September 28, 2026, succeeding Richard Creamer, who becomes Senior Advisor.
- Stumbo spent nearly three decades at Valero Energy, most recently as VP/GM of the Port Arthur, Texas refinery: ~435,000 barrels per day throughput and 850 employees.
- He previously led Valero's St. Charles, Louisiana refinery for seven years, earning Valero's Chairman's Safety Award four times and managing through Hurricane Ida and COVID-19.
- CEO William Monteleone credited Creamer with building the refining and logistics organization and the acquisition and integration of Par Montana; Creamer retires on or about April 1, 2027.
- Stumbo holds bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering and psychology from Oklahoma State University; earlier roles at Benicia, Phillips 66 Santa Maria and ConocoPhillips.