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Compass Minerals Promotes Brandon Risner To Chief Operating Officer
PUBLIC · CMPAug 05, 2026•4 days ago
Position
Chief Operating Officer
Company
Compass Minerals
Brandon Risner
Overland ParkMining
Description
Compass Minerals announced the promotion of Brandon Risner to chief operating officer, effective August 3, 2026. The decision follows the departure of Patrick Merrin from the company.
Company Information
Company
Compass Minerals
Location
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
About
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.