The Compass Minerals leadership team is dedicated to our employees and our customers. Helping to keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives every day aren’t just buzzwords. This is the core purpose that drives our senior leadership team.
Edward C. Dowling Jr.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Edward (“Ed”) C. Dowling Jr. serves as president and CEO and is a member of the board of directors.
Rick Axthelm
CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Rick Axthelm leads communications, corporate branding, government affairs, community engagement, and oversees natural resources and the company’s sustainability program.
Peter Fjellman
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Peter Fjellman is responsible for all aspects of financial management as the company’s chief financial officer. He also leads the company’s IT department.
Mary Frontczak
CHIEF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY
Mary Frontczak oversees all human resources and legal affairs for the company.
Jenny Hood
CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Jenny Hood leads our Fire Retardant business and has oversight of our global supply chain function, including the customer experience, integrated business planning, logistics and procurement teams.
Patrick Merrin
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Patrick Merrin serves as chief operations officer and works to ensure reliable and safe production across the organization.
Ben Nichols
CHIEF SALES OFFICER
Ben Nichols oversees the sales, product management and marketing functions for the company’s Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses.