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PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARR): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. (PARR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Par Pacific Appoints Jerry Stumbo Executive Vice President, Refining and Logistics Richard Creamer to Retire in April 2027; Will Serve as Senior Advisor Through the Transition HOUSTON, September 28, 2026 – Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and NYSE Texas: PARR) (“Par

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR 8-K
Published Sep 28, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Neutral
high confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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01

Why it matters

The appointment could influence refining performance and investor sentiment, but immediate price reaction is expected to be muted.

02

Market read

A standard executive transition with modest trading relevance for PARR.

03

What to watch

Potential synergies from his Valero background and upcoming renewable diesel projects.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: effective Sep 28 2026

Background

SEC Form 8‑K filing detailing a senior leadership change at Par Pacific Holdings, a mid‑cap energy company listed on NYSE.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PARRNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Par Pacific Holdings announced Jerry Stumbo as EVP, Refining and Logistics, and Richard Creamer's retirement effective April 2027.

Expected impact

likely limited pressure as investors assess the new executive's track record.

Evidence & confidence

Executive appointments are material but typically do not cause immediate price moves; the impact depends on market perception of Stumbo's experience.

Market effects

Sector

May signal continued focus on refining efficiency within the energy sector.

Regional

Limited to West Coast and Pacific Northwest refining markets where Par Pacific operates.

Global

Minimal global impact; primarily a company‑specific event.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If Stumbo's aggressive cost‑cutting leads to short‑term operational disruptions, the stock could face downside.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Jerry Stumbo

    New Executive Vice President, Refining and Logistics.

  • Executive
    Richard Creamer

    Retiring Senior Advisor, former EVP of Refining and Logistics.

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