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
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The appointment could influence refining performance and investor sentiment, but immediate price reaction is expected to be muted.
Market read
A standard executive transition with modest trading relevance for PARR.
What to watch
Potential synergies from his Valero background and upcoming renewable diesel projects.
Background
SEC Form 8‑K filing detailing a senior leadership change at Par Pacific Holdings, a mid‑cap energy company listed on NYSE.
Ticker impact
Par Pacific Holdings announced Jerry Stumbo as EVP, Refining and Logistics, and Richard Creamer's retirement effective April 2027.
likely limited pressure as investors assess the new executive's track record.
Executive appointments are material but typically do not cause immediate price moves; the impact depends on market perception of Stumbo's experience.
Market effects
May signal continued focus on refining efficiency within the energy sector.
Limited to West Coast and Pacific Northwest refining markets where Par Pacific operates.
Minimal global impact; primarily a company‑specific event.
Counterpoint
If Stumbo's aggressive cost‑cutting leads to short‑term operational disruptions, the stock could face downside.
Key entities
- ExecutiveJerry Stumbo
New Executive Vice President, Refining and Logistics.
- ExecutiveRichard Creamer
Retiring Senior Advisor, former EVP of Refining and Logistics.


