Jake Comer is the Vice President of Market Development at Growth Energy, where he leads efforts to expand the use of higher ethanol blends both in the U.S. and internationally. With 15 years of experience across the fuel supply chain, Comer has developed expertise in fuel sourcing, logistics, marketing, pricing, and ensuring optimal profitability.
He began his career in public accounting but quickly found a passion for the fuel industry, holding leadership roles at major retailers including Kum & Go, Murphy USA, and Casey’s. Most recently at Casey’s, he served as Director of Retail Fuels, where he played a key role in building out the company’s fuel department and advancing fuel profitability as part of Casey’s Shareholder Value Creation Plan.
Comer joined Growth Energy in 2022, initially focused on expanding domestic ethanol markets. By 2024, his role expanded to include oversight of global ethanol market development, technical fuel initiatives, and strategic research.
A native of Iowa, Comer holds a bachelor’s degree from Drake University and an MBA from the University of Iowa. He lives in Des Moines with his wife and two children.
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