Bill Greehey, the chairman of NuStar Energy and its founding CEO, will be stepping down effective immediately, the company says.NuStar Energy Chairman Bill Greehey, the company’s founding CEO, has stepped down and is being succeeded by CEO and President Bradley Barron, NuStar announced Thursday.
He continued, “But I look forward to continuing to be active in philanthropic activities with NuStar in the community and in supporting Haven for Hope and the many vital nonprofits in the San Antonio area.” “Bill Greehey is truly a pioneer and a legend not only in the energy industry, but in the San Antonio community and in communities all across the globe where Valero and NuStar have operated under his leadership,” Barron said in a prepared statement.
“There is no question that he is one of the most successful business persons, if not the most successful business person, in San Antonio,” former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger said. “But what made him different is how much he loved and cared for his community.”