Western States Petroleum Association Names Jodie Muller as New President and CEO

Experienced industry leader will champion consumer access to affordable, reliable and ever cleaner energy across five western states

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Jodie Muller as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1. Muller currently serves as WSPA’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, a position she has held since 2019. She joined the organization -- the nation’s oldest oil and gas trade association -- in 1999.

Muller succeeds Catherine Reheis-Boyd, whose planned departure after 35 years was announced earlier this year. Reheis-Boyd will remain with WSPA in an advisory role for the remainder of 2025 to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. She will move on to her next endeavor in early 2026.

“Jodie Muller has an incredible track record of strategic leadership at WSPA,” said WSPA Board Chair Mike Vomund, Vice President, Chevron Products, Fuels. “We are thrilled she is now stepping into the role of President and CEO, leading the organization at a critical time for our industry and consumers in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington and Oregon. Jodie is a tireless champion for commonsense policies that support the ability of our industry to provide affordable, reliable and essential fuels that power daily life for millions.”

“I am honored to represent the oil and gas industry and particularly the companies and workers who make our way of life possible,” said Muller. “Our industry faces a tremendous set of challenges that are unfolding in real time. There is a significant amount of hard work ahead as we advocate for policies that will protect fuel supply and affordability while also advancing new technologies for ever-cleaner energy. I look forward to the road ahead and am committed to fighting for commonsense solutions that truly work for all.”

“Jodie Muller is a tremendous leader who has been building trust across the region for years,” said Reheis-Boyd. “I am so proud of her and what we have achieved together in recent years and know, moving forward, Jodie will be effective at helping more leaders “change their tune” on how best to deliver low-cost energy solutions and support the best problem solvers our industry has to offer. There is no better person to take WSPA into the future.”

Muller has decades of experience in public administration having served for the Long Beach City Council, various trade associations in Washington, D.C., and in the White House Communications Office under President George H.W. Bush. She serves as the Executive Director of the Shared Energy Future Foundation promoting sustainable energy practices and innovation. Muller earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Southern California.

About WSPA

Founded in 1907, the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is the oldest petroleum trade association in the United States and a leader in shaping an ever-evolving energy sector. WSPA represents a dynamic membership of companies that are at the forefront of petroleum exploration, production, refining, and transportation, as well as renewable energy, carbon management solutions, and other technological innovations shaping our energy future. Serving Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, WSPA aims to ensure that Americans have reliable and affordable access to petroleum and other energy sources by supporting policies that consider social, economic, and environmental factors. Website: www.wspa.org