UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2005
FRONTIER OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wyoming | 1-7627 | 74-1895085 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 600 Houston, Texas | | 77024-3411 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(713) 688-9600 |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On June 1, 2005, Frontier Oil Corporation (“Frontier”) announced that Douglas S. Aron was elected to the newly-created position of Vice President - Corporate Finance. Mr. Aron will have the responsibility for the treasury department, investor relations, and capital markets for the Company. He will report to the chief financial officer.
Mr. Aron (31) has been Director - Investor Relations for Frontier since 2001. Prior to joining Frontier he was a commercial lending officer for Amegy Bank (formerly Southwest Bank of Texas).
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Aron’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Frontier Oil Corporation dated June 1, 2005 announcing the election of Doug Aron as Vice President - Corporate Finance. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | FRONTIER OIL CORPORATION | |
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| | By: /s/ James R. Gibbs | |
| | James R. Gibbs | |
| | Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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| Date: June 2, 2005 | | |
