Jayson Busch joined Kern Energy (Kern) in 2017 and currently serves as Vice President – Supply, Marketing & Logistics. In this role, he oversees the purchase of crude oil and the marketing and sales of finished products.

Busch has more than 30 years of experience leading sales, purchasing and logistics for multimillion-dollar petrochemical businesses, including 15 years at Ashland Inc., a chemicals company serving customers in consumer and industrial markets. Throughout his tenure with Ashland Inc., he served in numerous sales and supply managerial roles like Chemical Sales Manager, Regional West Coast Supply Manager, and West Coast District Sales Manager.

Busch’s high-performance mentality combined with his multifaceted knowledge of the sales and marketing of petrochemicals bring immense value to Kern, but his dedication to fostering authentic relationships with his team, customers, suppliers and industry peers are what makes him an exceptional leader.

Busch earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico. In his free time, he enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with his wife, Deana, and children, Joseph and Juliet.