Donald R. Smith Jr. is a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of experience in the energy and retail sectors. He joined Murphy USA Inc. at its inception in 2013 following the spin-off from Murphy Oil Corporation, where he had served in progressively senior finance roles since 2001, including Director of Finance and Assistant Treasurer. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Smith began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP, honing his expertise in auditing and financial reporting for oil and gas clients. His early contributions at Murphy Oil focused on treasury operations, risk management, and capital markets activities, laying the groundwork for his leadership in corporate finance. At Murphy USA, Smith has played a pivotal role in the company's growth from a fuel-focused retailer to a major convenience store operator with thousands of locations across the U.S. As Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), and Treasurer since 2018, he oversees accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and investor relations functions. Notable achievements include guiding the company through multiple debt financings, optimizing working capital to support aggressive store expansion, and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations during periods of rapid scaling. Under his stewardship, Murphy USA has maintained strong investment-grade credit ratings and delivered consistent financial performance amid volatile fuel markets. Currently serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2023, alongside his VP, CAO, and Treasurer duties, Smith continues to drive strategic financial initiatives, including cost efficiencies, digital transformation in finance systems, and shareholder value enhancement. His deep institutional knowledge and prudent fiscal management have been instrumental in positioning Murphy USA for sustained profitability and market leadership in the downstream retail space.