Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced that Bradford T. Sanders has been selected as a nominee for election to the company's board of directors at its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

Sanders brings more than 30 years of energy industry experience across refining, chemicals, trading, logistics, and renewable fuels. He previously served as executive vice president, head of market strategy and chief commercial officer at U.S. Development Group, where he worked with leadership teams on strategic commercial opportunities.

Prior to his role at USDG, Sanders spent 32 years at Koch Industries, where he built and led trading and commercial businesses spanning crude oil, natural gas liquids, refined products, environmental attributes, gasoline components, plastics, and ethanol.

Steve Mawer, Calumet's chairman, said the board selected Sanders for his industry experience and strategic leadership record in renewables and commodity markets. The company engaged HC Group to identify qualified independent director candidates aligned with board and shareholder priorities.

Sanders holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Kansas and serves as a trustee of the KU Endowment. He currently advises boards and executives on strategy, capital allocation, governance, and risk management.

Indianapolis-based Calumet manufactures, formulates, and markets specialty branded products and renewable fuels to customers across consumer-facing and industrial markets. The company operates twelve facilities throughout North America.