Compass Minerals Announces Change in Operations Leadership

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) today announced the departure of Patrick Merrin, effective Aug. 3, 2026, and the promotion of Brandon Risner to chief operating officer.

Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO, said, “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Pat for his service and wish him the best. Brandon has played a key role in leading the significant growth we’ve experienced in our Plant Nutrition segment over the past two years. We believe his experience and leadership of the improvement at Ogden and in our commercial and industrial (C&I) product line make him the natural fit to lead our operations in the Salt segment as well.”