# Mindy West

> Mindy West is president and chief executive officer of Murphy USA, based in El Dorado, Arkansas. She joined former parent Murphy Oil in 1996, became Murphy USA’s CFO at its 2013 spin-off, subsequently led fuels and operations, and succeeded Andrew Clyde as CEO on January 1, 2026. Her outside roles include banking governance and wetlands conservation.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Murphy USA
- **Organizations:** Murphy USA, Murphy Oil Corporation (former employer), Simmons First National Corporation, Simmons Bank, Ducks Unlimited, Wetlands America Trust, Razorback Foundation, Natural State Advisory Council
- **From:** Fort Smith, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, University of Arkansas, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Southern Arkansas University
- **Known for:** Helped lead Murphy USA’s transition to an independent public company in 2013., First woman and first native Arkansan to become Murphy USA CEO., 2020 Top Women in Convenience honoree.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Joined Murphy Oil Corporation.
- **2001-2006** — Director of investor relations at Murphy Oil.
- **2007-2013** — Vice president and treasurer at Murphy Oil.
- **2013** — Became executive vice president, CFO and treasurer of Murphy USA at its spin-off.
- **2017** — Added leadership of the fuels organization; joined Simmons First National Corporation’s board.
- **2024-03** — Became Murphy USA’s first COO, following the February announcement.
- **2025-10** — Appointed president; announced as incoming CEO.
- **2026-01** — Became CEO and a director of Murphy USA on January 1.

## Achievements

- Helped lead Murphy USA’s transition to an independent public company in 2013.
- First woman and first native Arkansan to become Murphy USA CEO.
- 2020 Top Women in Convenience honoree.
- Institutional Investor Top CFO recognition in 2023 and 2024.
- Certified Treasury Professional; Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Led Murphy USA through its second-quarter results announcement: net income of $209.1 million and total retail gallon growth of 3.9% year over year.
- **2026-02** — Outlined a push for faster collaboration and simpler operations, including changes at QuickChek.
- **2026-01** — Succeeded Andrew Clyde as Murphy USA CEO and joined its board.

## Links

- Website: https://www.murphyusa.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-atwood-west-157a2211

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