Jerry Bucan joined Compass Minerals as vice president and general manager of its consumer and industrial business in November 2007.

Mr. Bucan came to Compass Minerals with broad experience in running consumer products businesses, holding positions of increasing responsibility in finance, supply chain, strategic planning, marketing, sales and P&L management with consumer products companies such as ConAgra, Dean Foods, Mission Foods, Nestle Food Company and Kimberly-Clark.

Mr. Bucan holds a B.S. in psychology and sociology and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Wisconsin.