Board of directors (11)
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Executive officers (6)
Company facts
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- In S&P 500 since
- Dec 2002
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Petroleum Refining
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
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Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 7,500 | $268.17 | $2.0M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 7,500 | $236.90 | $1.8M |
| May 18, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 7,500 | $251.61 | $1.9M |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 200 | $238.47 | $48K |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 200 | $238.73 | $48K |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Eric A. Fisher SVP | Sale | 8,311 | $227.69 | $1.9M |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Jason W. Fraser EVP & CFO | Sale | 9,933 | $174.02 | $1.7M |
| May 9, 2024 | Kimberly S. Greene Director | Sale | 720 | $158.13 | $114K |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 43,810 | $135.99 | $6.0M |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 31,770 | $135.99 | $4.3M |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Gary K. Simmons EVP & COO | Sale | 1,750 | $135.16 | $237K |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 37,567 | $127.00 | $4.8M |
| May 27, 2022 | R. Lane Riggs CEO & President | Sale | 15,100 | $131.53 | $2.0M |
| May 27, 2022 | R. Lane Riggs CEO & President | Sale | 2,667 | $131.53 | $351K |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 26,750 | $82.33 | $2.2M |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 36,000 | $58.60 | $2.1M |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 3,200 | $56.45 | $181K |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Philip J. Pfeiffer Director | Buy | 1,310 | $43.82 | $57K |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Randall J. Weisenburger Director | Buy | 45,000 | $47.31 | $2.1M |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Joseph W. Gorder COB & CEO | Sale | 21,400 | $95.57 | $2.0M |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Stephen M. Waters Director | Buy | 500 | $84.97 | $42K |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Randall J. Weisenburger Director | Buy | 25,000 | $72.74 | $1.8M |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Paulett Eberhart Director | Buy | 60 | $86.23 | $5K |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Stephen M. Waters Director | Sale | 1,000 | $116.76 | $117K |
| May 23, 2018 | Stephen M. Waters Director | Sale | 1,000 | $121.04 | $121K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Sep 18, 2026
(d) On September 17, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) increased its size to 11 members and elected Matthew Audette as a member of the Board, with an initial term beginning immediately and expiring at Valero’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2027 Annual Meeting”). Additionally, the Board appointed Mr. Audette to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Audette is expected to stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Mr. Audette is entitled to participate in Valero’s non-employee director compensation program, as described under “Director Compensation” in Valero’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2026 (the “2026 Proxy Statement”).
Read the 8-K filing - May 8, 2026
On May 7, 2026, Eric A. Fisher, Senior Vice President Product Supply, Trading and Wholesale of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”), informed Valero that he intends to retire on or about July 1, 2026. In the interim, Mr. Fisher plans to help transition his responsibilities internally as part of Valero’s succession plan.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 29, 2025
On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company” or “Valero”) appointed Homer Bhullar, who has served as the Company’s Vice President-Investor Relations and Finance since April 29, 2021, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2026. Mr. Bhullar will succeed Jason Fraser, who on October 28, 2025, submitted notice of his retirement as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the close of business on December 31, 2025, and as an employee in the first quarter of 2026. Mr. Bhullar will be the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, effective upon his appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 19, 2025
(d) On September 18, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) increased its size to 10 members and elected Robert L. Reymond as a member of the Board, with an initial term beginning immediately and expiring at Valero’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Additionally, the Board appointed Mr. Reymond to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Reymond is expected to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Reymond is entitled to participate in Valero’s non-employee director compensation program, as described under “Director Compensation” in Valero’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2025. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - May 9, 2025
As previously announced, effective May 6, 2025, director Robert A. Profusek retired from the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) in accordance with the terms of Valero’s director retirement policy.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 30, 2024
On October 30, 2024, Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero” or the “Company”) announced that Joseph W. Gorder has elected to retire from his position as Executive Chairman and as a member of the of the board of directors of Valero (the “Board”) effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2024 (the “Effective Date”). Valero also announced that the Board has elected R. Lane Riggs, Valero’s Chief Executive Officer and President, and member of the Board, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board effective as of the Effective Date. With the retirement of Mr. Gorder from the Board, the size of the Board will be decreased to 10 directors effective as of the Effective Date. Safe Harbor Statement Statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that state Valero’s or its management’s expectations or predictions of the future are
Read the 8-K filing - May 20, 2024
As previously announced, effective May 15, 2024, director Donald L. Nickles retired from the Board in accordance with the terms of Valero Energy Corporation’s (“Valero”) director retirement policy.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 13, 2023
(b) On November 6, 2023, Lawrence M. Schmeltekopf, age 59, and Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”), informed Valero that he intends to retire on or about January 2, 2024. In the interim, Mr. Schmeltekopf plans to help transition his responsibilities internally as part of Valero’s succession plan. Safe Harbor Statement Statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that state Valero’s or its management’s expectations or predictions of the future are
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 15, 2023
(b) On September 11, 2023, Cheryl L. Thomas, age 62, and Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”), informed Valero that she intends to retire on or about January 2, 2024. In the interim, Ms. Thomas plans to help transition her responsibilities internally as part of Valero’s succession plan.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 21, 2023
Officer Promotion On July 20, 2023, Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero,” or the “Company”) announced that Gary K. Simmons, Valero’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, was promoted and elected by the Board of Directors of Valero (the “Board”) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Valero, effective July 20, 2023. Any information with respect to Mr. Simmons required to be disclosed under Items 401(b), (d), (e) and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K pursuant to
Read the 8-K filing - May 12, 2023
Leadership Transition On May 9, 2023, Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero,” or the “Company”) announced the following changes, each of which will take place effective as of the close of business on June 30, 2023 (the “Transition Date”): • Joseph W. Gorder, Valero’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors of Valero (the “Board”) will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer and will become Executive Chairman of the Board. • R. Lane Riggs, Valero’s President and Chief Operating Officer will become Chief Executive Officer and President and a member of the Board. With the election of Mr. Riggs to the Board on the Transition Date, the size of Valero’s Board will be increased to 12 directors effective as of the Transition Date. Mr. Riggs was not appointed to any committees of the Board. Any information with respect to Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Oct 31, 2022
(d) On October 28, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) increased its size to 12 members and elected Marie A. Ffolkes as a member of the Board, with an initial term beginning immediately and expiring at Valero’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”). Additionally, the Board appointed Ms. Ffolkes to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Ffolkes is expected to stand for re-election at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Ms. Ffolkes is entitled to participate in Valero’s non-employee director compensation program, as described under “Director Compensation” in Valero’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2022. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - May 4, 2022
As previously announced, effective April 28, 2022, director Stephen M. Waters retired from Valero Energy Corporation’s (“Valero”) board of directors in accordance with the terms of Valero’s director retirement policy.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 17, 2021
(d) On September 16, 2021, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) increased its size to 12 members and elected Fred M. Diaz as a member of the Board, with an initial term beginning immediately and expiring at Valero’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”). Additionally, the Board appointed Mr. Diaz to serve on the Nominating/Governance and Public Policy Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Diaz is expected to stand for re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Mr. Diaz is entitled to participate in Valero’s non-employee director compensation program, as described under “Director Compensation” in Valero’s 2020 proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2021. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 1, 2021
(e) On Feb. 23, 2021, the Compensation Committee (“Committee”) of the Valero Energy Corporation board of directors (“Board”) and the independent directors of the Board approved grants of long-term incentive awards to Valero’s named executive officers. The grants were made under Valero’s 2020 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and consisted of awards of (i) restricted shares of Valero’s common stock (“Common Stock”), and (ii) performance shares. Restricted Shares . The restricted shares are scheduled to vest (become nonforfeitable) in equal annual installments over a period of three years beginning Feb. 23, 2022. Performance Shares . The performance shares are scheduled to vest annually in equal one-third increments (the first vesting date being in Jan. 2022 for the performance period ending Dec. 31, 2021).
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- Jun 22, 2020
On June 18, 2020, the Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Jason Fraser, who has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel since January 2019, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of July 15, 2020. Mr. Fraser will succeed Donna Titzman, who will remain as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until such time, and will continue with the Company for a transitional period thereafter. Mr. Fraser will be the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, effective as of the time of his appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fraser, age 52, has significant leadership experience at the Company, having served as the Company’s General Counsel since January 1, 2019.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 2, 2020
(e) On Feb. 26, 2020, the Compensation Committee (“Committee”) of the Valero Energy Corporation board of directors (“Board”) approved grants of long-term incentive awards to Valero’s “named executive officers” (as defined in Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K) other than the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Upon the recommendation of the Committee, the independent directors of the Board approved the compensation arrangements for Valero’s CEO. The grants were made under Valero’s 2011 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and consisted of awards of (i) restricted shares of Valero’s common stock (“Common Stock”), and (ii) performance shares. The restricted shares are scheduled to vest (become nonforfeitable) in equal annual installments over a period of three years beginning Feb. 26, 2021.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 27, 2020
(c) On Jan. 23, 2020, the board of directors (“Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) approved promotions for two of Valero’s named executive officers: R. Lane Riggs and Gary K. Simmons. The promotions were effective Jan. 23, 2020. Mr. Riggs, age 54, was promoted and elected President and Chief Operating Officer of Valero. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (since Jan. 1, 2018), and prior to that as Executive Vice President-Refining Operations and Engineering (since 2014). He has held several leadership positions with Valero overseeing refining operations, crude and feedstock supply, and planning and economics. Mr. Riggs also served on the board of directors of Valero Energy Partners GP LLC (the general partner of Valero Energy Partners LP (NYSE: VLP)) from 2014 to 2019. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 20, 2019
(e) On December 18, 2019, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) approved certain compensatory arrangements for Mr. R. Lane Riggs, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Valero. The terms and conditions of these arrangements are as follows: • a long-term incentive compensation arrangement valued at $5 million consisting of three separate grants of restricted shares of Valero common stock per the following: • grant no. 1 – Dec. 18, 2019 ($1 million in value), ratable vesting of 1/3 per year for three years; • grant no. 2 – Feb. 26, 2020 ($2 million in value), ratable vesting of 1/3 per year for three years; • grant no. 3 – Feb. 23, 2021 ($2 million in value), ratable vesting of 1/2 per year for two years. • grant no. 1 approved on Dec.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 6, 2018
(b) On October 31, 2018, Jay D. Browning announced that he has elected to retire, effective January 1, 2019, from his position as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”). (c) On October 31, 2018, Valero’s board of directors elected Jason W. Fraser, currently Senior Vice President & Counsel-Public Policy, Strategy & External Communications, as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Valero to succeed Mr. Browning, effective January 1, 2019. Mr. Fraser, age 50, has over 19 years of experience with Valero. In his current role, he oversees and has responsibility for Valero’s Public Policy & Strategic Planning, Governmental Affairs, Investor Relations, and External Communications. In December 2016, he was elected Vice President-Public Policy & Strategic Planning of Valero, and in May 2018, he was promoted to his current position.
Read the 8-K filing - May 8, 2018
(b) As previously announced (and disclosed on Form 8-K), Michael S. Ciskowski retired on May 3, 2018, from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”). Effective May 3, 2018, director Susan Kaufman Purcell retired from Valero’s board of directors in accordance with the terms of Valero’s director retirement policy. (c) As previously announced (and disclosed on Form 8-K), effective May 3, 2018, the board elected Donna M. Titzman to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valero.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 6, 2018
As previously announced, on February 7, 2018, Michael S. Ciskowski elected to retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) effective May 3, 2018, and the board of directors of Valero (the “Board”) elected Donna M. Titzman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Ciskowski, effective May 3, 2018. On February 28, 2018, the compensation committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) approved an annual base salary for Ms. Titzman of $675,000, which will be effective May 3, 2018. The Compensation Committee also approved a grant of restricted stock having a target value of $361,875 to be made on May 3, 2018, which restricted stock will vest ratably over a three-year period. The Compensation Committee further approved an annual incentive bonus target for Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 7, 2018
On February 7, 2018, Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) announced that Michael S. Ciskowski has elected to retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valero effective May 3, 2018, and that the board of directors has elected Donna M. Titzman, currently Senior Vice President and Treasurer, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Ciskowski, effective May 3, 2018. Ms. Titzman, age 54, has 32 years of experience with Valero. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer where she has responsibility for banking, cash management, customer credit, investment management, and risk management. Ms. Titzman joined Valero in 1986 and held various leadership positions before being elected Treasurer in 1998, and Vice President and Treasurer in 2001.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 7, 2018
On February 7, 2018, Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero”) announced that Michael S. Ciskowski has elected to retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valero effective May 3, 2018, and that the board of directors has elected Donna M. Titzman, currently Senior Vice President and Treasurer, as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer to succeed Mr. Ciskowski, effective May 3, 2018. Ms. Titzman, age 54, has 32 years of experience with Valero. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer where she has responsibility for banking, cash management, customer credit, investment management, and risk management. Ms. Titzman joined Valero in 1986 and held various leadership positions before being elected Treasurer in 1998, and Vice President and Treasurer in 2001.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 17, 2017
(e) On January 17, 2017, Valero Energy Corporation amended each of the Change of Control Severance Agreements (“Agreements”) with its executive officers. The amendment clarifies the Agreements’ terms regarding the reporting of possible violations of law (“Amendment”). The foregoing description of the Amendment is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, which is attached as Exhibit 10.01 to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.
Read the 8-K filing - Nov 7, 2016
(e) On November 2, 2016, Valero’s board of directors (“Board”) approved grants of long-term incentive awards to Valero’s “named executive officers” (as defined in Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K). The grants were made under Valero’s 2011 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, and represented awards of (i) restricted shares of Valero’s common stock (“Common Stock”), and (ii) performance shares. The restricted shares vest (become nonforfeitable) in equal annual installments over a period of three years beginning November 2, 2017. The performance shares are subject to vesting in three annual increments based upon Valero’s total shareholder return (TSR) compared to its peers during one-year, two-year, and three-year performance periods (the first vesting date being in January 2018 for the performance period ending in 2017).
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 2, 2016
(d) On July 28, 2016, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company”) elected H. Paulett Eberhart and Kimberly S. Greene to the Board. On July 28, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the elections of Ms. Eberhart and Ms. Greene. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01. Effective on the date of their election, Ms. Eberhart was appointed to serve on the Company’s Audit Committee and Ms. Greene was appointed to serve on the Company’s Nominating/Governance and Public Policy Committee.
Read the 8-K filing - May 18, 2016
Jerry D. Choate, Director of Valero Energy Corporation (“Valero” or the “Company”), retired as a director of Valero effective May 12, 2016.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 5, 2016
R. Michael Crownover, Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer of Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company”), retired as an executive officer of the Company effective as of the year ended December 31, 2015.
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Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $122.7B | $2.3B | 1.9% | $7.57 | $58.0B |
| FY2024 | $129.9B | $2.8B | 2.1% | $8.58 | $60.1B |
| FY2023 | $144.8B | $8.8B | 6.1% | $24.92 | $63.1B |
| FY2022 | $176.4B | $11.5B | 6.5% | $29.04 | $61.0B |
| FY2021 | $114.0B | $930.0M | 0.8% | $2.27 | $57.9B |
| FY2020 | $64.9B | -$1.4B | -2.2% | $-3.50 | $51.8B |
| FY2019 | $108.3B | $2.4B | 2.2% | $5.84 | $53.9B |
| FY2018 | $117.0B | $3.1B | 2.7% | $7.29 | $50.2B |
Former directors and officers (13)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.