MELVYN N. KLEIN - Corporate Board Profile

PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC.

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2017-04-06	Melvyn N. Klein has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors since June 2014. Mr. Klein is a private investor and the founder of Melvyn N. Klein Interests and the President of JAKK Holding Corp., and was the managing general partner of the investment partnership GKH Partners, L.P. from 1987 until 2008. Mr. Klein currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Anixter International, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company. Mr. Klein has been an attorney and counselor-at-law since 1968, and he is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas. Earlier in his career, he was a McKinsey & Company consultant and a senior officer of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Inc. Mr. Klein has been the President and CEO of two American Stock Exchange listed companies: Altamil Corporation and Eskey, Inc. Additionally, among others, Mr. Klein was the controlling shareholder, co-founder, or a significant partner in a number of companies in several fields, including American Medical International, Inc. (subsequently merged to create Tenet Healthcare), UGHC/Arcus (subsequently sold to Koch Industries, Inc.-Flint Hills Resources, LP. and the balance merged with Iron Mountain), Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (subsequently merged with IAC Interactive), Hanover Compressor Company (subsequently merged to create Exterran Holdings Corp., which, in turn, has become Archrock, Inc. and Exterran Corporation), Cockrell Oil & Gas, L.P. (assets subsequently sold to UNOCAL), and Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. (subsequently merged in part with Chevron and in part with Devon Energy). Mr. Klein was appointed by President Reagan to the Executive Committee of the President’s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government (Grace Commission) and by President Clinton to the U.S. State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. Mr. Klein received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Highest Honors in Economics from Colgate University. He also studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed the coursework for a master’s degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Mr. Klein is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas. Mr. Klein brings to the Board leadership and extensive public company board experience (Anixter International, Inc., Altamil Corporation, American Medical International, Inc., Hanover Compressor Company, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Devon Energy Corporation, and others), which contributes to his familiarity with current issues and assists in his identifying and addressing appropriate corporate governance practices for us. Mr. Klein’s experience and accomplishments in building businesses, including a number of industry-leading companies, is of benefit to Par. Mr. Klein's experience in senior positions within the public sector also adds to the Board's depth and perspective.
2018-03-29	Melvyn N. Klein has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors since June 2014. Mr. Klein is a private investor and the founder of Melvyn N. Klein Interests and the President of JAKK Holding Corp., and was the managing general partner of the investment partnership GKH Partners, L.P. from 1987 until 2008. Mr. Klein currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Anixter International, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed Company. Mr. Klein has been an attorney and counselor-at-law since 1968, and he is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas. Earlier in his career, he was a McKinsey & Company consultant and a senior officer of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Inc. Mr. Klein has been the President and CEO of two American Stock Exchange listed companies: Altamil Corporation and Eskey, Inc. Additionally, among others, Mr. Klein was the controlling shareholder, co-founder, or a significant partner in a number of companies in several fields, including American Medical International, Inc. (subsequently merged to create Tenet Healthcare), UGHC/Arcus (subsequently sold to Koch Industries, Inc.-Flint Hills Resources, LP. and the balance merged with Iron Mountain), Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (subsequently merged with IAC Interactive), Hanover Compressor Company (subsequently merged to create Exterran Holdings Corp., which, in turn, has become Archrock, Inc. and Exterran Corporation), Cockrell Oil & Gas, L.P. (assets subsequently sold to UNOCAL), and Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. (subsequently merged in part with Chevron and in part with Devon Energy). Mr. Klein was appointed by President Reagan to the Executive Committee of the President’s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government (Grace Commission) and by President Clinton to the U.S. State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. Mr. Klein received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Highest Honors in Economics from Colgate University. He also studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed the coursework for a master’s degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Mr. Klein is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas. Mr. Klein brings to the Board leadership and extensive public Company board experience (Anixter International, Inc., Altamil Corporation, American Medical International, Inc., Hanover Compressor Company, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Devon Energy Corporation, and others), which contributes to his familiarity with current issues and assists in his identifying and addressing appropriate corporate governance practices for us. Mr. Klein’s experience and accomplishments in building businesses, including a number of industry-leading companies, is of benefit to Par. Mr. Klein's experience in senior positions within the public sector also adds to the Board's depth and perspective.

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2017-04-06

Melvyn N. Klein has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors since June 2014. Mr. Klein is a private investor and the founder of Melvyn N. Klein Interests and the President of JAKK Holding Corp., and was the managing general partner of the investment partnership GKH Partners, L.P. from 1987 until 2008. Mr. Klein currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Anixter International, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed company. Mr. Klein has been an attorney and counselor-at-law since 1968, and he is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas. Earlier in his career, he was a McKinsey & Company consultant and a senior officer of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Inc. Mr. Klein has been the President and CEO of two American Stock Exchange listed companies: Altamil Corporation and Eskey, Inc. Additionally, among others, Mr. Klein was the controlling shareholder, co-founder, or a significant partner in a number of companies in several fields, including American Medical International, Inc. (subsequently merged to create Tenet Healthcare), UGHC/Arcus (subsequently sold to Koch Industries, Inc.-Flint Hills Resources, LP. and the balance merged with Iron Mountain), Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (subsequently merged with IAC Interactive), Hanover Compressor Company (subsequently merged to create Exterran Holdings Corp., which, in turn, has become Archrock, Inc. and Exterran Corporation), Cockrell Oil & Gas, L.P. (assets subsequently sold to UNOCAL), and Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. (subsequently merged in part with Chevron and in part with Devon Energy). Mr. Klein was appointed by President Reagan to the Executive Committee of the President’s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government (Grace Commission) and by President Clinton to the U.S. State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. Mr. Klein received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Highest Honors in Economics from Colgate University. He also studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed the coursework for a master’s degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Mr. Klein is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas. Mr. Klein brings to the Board leadership and extensive public company board experience (Anixter International, Inc., Altamil Corporation, American Medical International, Inc., Hanover Compressor Company, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Devon Energy Corporation, and others), which contributes to his familiarity with current issues and assists in his identifying and addressing appropriate corporate governance practices for us. Mr. Klein’s experience and accomplishments in building businesses, including a number of industry-leading companies, is of benefit to Par. Mr. Klein's experience in senior positions within the public sector also adds to the Board's depth and perspective.

2018-03-29

Melvyn N. Klein has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors since June 2014. Mr. Klein is a private investor and the founder of Melvyn N. Klein Interests and the President of JAKK Holding Corp., and was the managing general partner of the investment partnership GKH Partners, L.P. from 1987 until 2008. Mr. Klein currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Anixter International, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange listed Company. Mr. Klein has been an attorney and counselor-at-law since 1968, and he is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas. Earlier in his career, he was a McKinsey & Company consultant and a senior officer of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Inc. Mr. Klein has been the President and CEO of two American Stock Exchange listed companies: Altamil Corporation and Eskey, Inc. Additionally, among others, Mr. Klein was the controlling shareholder, co-founder, or a significant partner in a number of companies in several fields, including American Medical International, Inc. (subsequently merged to create Tenet Healthcare), UGHC/Arcus (subsequently sold to Koch Industries, Inc.-Flint Hills Resources, LP. and the balance merged with Iron Mountain), Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (subsequently merged with IAC Interactive), Hanover Compressor Company (subsequently merged to create Exterran Holdings Corp., which, in turn, has become Archrock, Inc. and Exterran Corporation), Cockrell Oil & Gas, L.P. (assets subsequently sold to UNOCAL), and Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. (subsequently merged in part with Chevron and in part with Devon Energy). Mr. Klein was appointed by President Reagan to the Executive Committee of the President’s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in the Federal Government (Grace Commission) and by President Clinton to the U.S. State Department’s Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. Mr. Klein received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with Highest Honors in Economics from Colgate University. He also studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed the coursework for a master’s degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Mr. Klein is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Visitors of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas. Mr. Klein brings to the Board leadership and extensive public Company board experience (Anixter International, Inc., Altamil Corporation, American Medical International, Inc., Hanover Compressor Company, Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc., Devon Energy Corporation, and others), which contributes to his familiarity with current issues and assists in his identifying and addressing appropriate corporate governance practices for us. Mr. Klein’s experience and accomplishments in building businesses, including a number of industry-leading companies, is of benefit to Par. Mr. Klein's experience in senior positions within the public sector also adds to the Board's depth and perspective.