Par Pacific Appointed Jerry Stumbo Executive Vice President
The energy company named industry veteran Jerry Stumbo as the new leader of its refining and logistics operations.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
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Par Pacific has appointed Jerry Stumbo as its new Executive Vice President of Refining and Logistics. Stumbo succeeds Richard Creamer, who will serve as a Senior Advisor before his retirement in 2027.
Why it matters
This executive leadership transition marks a significant shift for the Houston-based energy firm as it aligns its operational oversight with Stumbo's extensive refining background.
Par Pacific maintains a total combined refining capacity of 219,000 barrels per day alongside 13 million barrels of energy storage. Stumbo brings 30 years of industry experience, including previous leadership roles at refineries with 850 employees.
The players
Jerry Stumbo
He is an experienced industry leader who previously managed refinery operations for Valero Energy.
Richard Creamer
He is the outgoing Executive Vice President who will remain with the firm as a Senior Advisor through his retirement.
Par Pacific
This Houston-based energy company operates refining, logistics, and retail assets across various states, including significant operations in Hawaii.
Valero Energy
This international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products is one of the world's largest independent refiners.
Oklahoma State University
This public research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma, served as the academic institution where Stumbo earned his degrees.
The details
Jerry Stumbo, who officially joined the company on September 28, 2026, holds degrees in chemical engineering and psychology from Oklahoma State University. He moves into the role at Par Pacific after an extensive tenure at Valero Energy, where he managed operations in Port Arthur, Texas, and St. Charles, Louisiana.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Jerry Stumbo officially joined the company as Executive Vice President.
April 1, 2027: Richard Creamer is scheduled to retire from his executive position.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a pattern set by the 2026 U.S. energy sector executive leadership transition cycle. It positions Par Pacific to leverage Stumbo's expertise in large-scale refinery operations to improve efficiency against regional competitors.
This change in corporate leadership has no immediate effect on retail fuel prices or consumer services for the average customer. The transition is primarily an internal structural move meant to stabilize long-term operational logistics.
The takeaway
Stumbo's transition into the role underscores a broader industry focus on securing veteran leadership to oversee complex refinery and supply chains. Investors and stakeholders should monitor the firm's operational throughput as it integrates his decades of technical experience.
What happens next
Richard Creamer is scheduled to retire from his position as Executive Vice President on April 1, 2027.
Further reading
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More information
View corporate updates on the Par Pacific company information portal.
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