Par Pacific names Jerry Stumbo to refining and logistics post

Posted by Latisha Jones on Sep 30th, 2026

What happened

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) said Richard Creamer plans to retire on or about April 1, 2027. From September 28, 2026 until then, he will serve as Senior Advisor.

On September 28, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed Jerry Stumbo as Executive Vice President Refining and Logistics. The filing says Stumbo is 55.

The filing says he formerly served as Vice President and General Manager of the Valero Port Arthur Refinery. It also says he previously served as Valero's Vice President and Plant Manager at the St. Charles, Louisiana refinery. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and psychology.

The company said it issued a news release on September 28, 2026 about the officer transition plans.

Key numbers

Metric	Latest	Source
Richard Creamer retirement date	on or about April 1, 2027	SEC 8-K
Senior Advisor start date	September 28, 2026	SEC 8-K
Jerry Stumbo age	55 years	SEC 8-K

Why it matters

Par Pacific is a western-U.S. fuels operator. Its value depends on whether refining, logistics, and retail assets can keep earning above-cycle cash without the market treating 2025 as a temporary refining windfall.

This filing gives investors a dated handoff in refining and logistics. Creamer has a retirement date, a Senior Advisor bridge, and Stumbo as a named successor. That makes the change easy to track.

It also gives the market a clear timeline for the unit's leadership. The filing does not change operations or strategy by itself, but it does show who is expected to run the unit during the handoff.

The main limit is that the filing is still only a personnel update. It tells investors who is leaving, who will cover the role, and who will take it next. It does not answer whether the business outlook is changing.

What's next

The next dated item is Creamer's planned retirement on or about April 1, 2027. Until then, he will remain Senior Advisor, and Stumbo will be the named Executive Vice President Refining and Logistics.

That gives investors a clear window to watch. The filing's dates are the roadmap for the officer change, and the September 28, 2026 news release marked the start of that transition.