NuStar Energy L.P. announced that Curt Anastasio, President and CEO of NuStar Energy L.P. and NuStar GP Holdings, plans to retire from the company effective December 31, 2013. The company's board of directors has selected Brad Barron, NuStar's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, to assume the position of President and CEO upon Anastasio's retirement. Brad Barron, NuStar's Executive Vice President & General Counsel, will assume the role of President & CEO of the company.

Barron has more than 20 years of experience, and he began his career with NuStar 12 years ago. He has served as NuStar's General Counsel for over six years and based on his many contributions to the company's success, he was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2012. Prior to joining NuStar, Barron served as Managing Counsel of Valero Energy Corporation, and he started his career with Vinson & Elkins LLP.